Southport F.C.
Association football club in Southport
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| March 12 2025 | Manager Jim Bentley and assistant manager Alan Morgan were dismissed following a poor run of games, including a 1-0 loss to local rivals Marine A.F.C. Player-manager David Morgan was appointed to oversee the first team until a new management team is found. |
| November 10 2023 | Southport FC held its first Fan Forum under new ownership, where Assistant Manager Andy Burgess announced the introduction of GPS vests in player training. CEO Peter Mitchell shared the club's vision for becoming a full-time football club and committed to £500,000 in equity investment. |
| October 27 2023 | Big Help Group acquired Southport FC, becoming the majority shareholder by purchasing Ian Kyle's shares. Peter Mitchell succeeded Kyle as chairman. |
| August 29 2023 | Jim Bentley is appointed as the new manager of Southport F.C. after Liam Watson steps back from the role to focus on his position as Club Director. |
| 2021 | Trust in Yellow funded the construction of a new Fanzone building inside the club's stadium, marking a significant community investment project. |
| 2019 | Phil Hodgkinson steps down as Southport's owner and director to become majority shareholder and chairman of Huddersfield Town. He sells his shares to Ian Kyle, Steve Porter, and Liam Watson. |
| May 7 2018 | Liam Watson is reappointed as manager of Southport F.C. after a spell of scouting for Scunthorpe United. |
| April 30 2018 | Kevin Davies is dismissed as manager of Southport F.C. |
| April 21 2018 | Southport secures survival in the league despite losing 1-0 to Brackley Town. |
| October 18 2017 | Kevin Davies is appointed manager on a two-and-a-half-year contract. |
| September 26 2017 | Mark Wright and Alan Lewer are dismissed from their management roles after a poor run of results. |
| September 5 2017 | Phil Hodgkinson joins the board of directors of Southport F.C. |
| May 30 2017 | Alan Lewer is appointed as manager of Southport F.C. |
| May 15 2017 | James Treadwell becomes the new chairman of Southport F.C., and welcomes back former manager Mark Wright as Head of Development. |
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