Southport were formed in 1881 and were a League team for 51 seasons ; from 1921/22 to 1977/78. Their current league is National League North.
Southport were previously known as Southport Central (until 1894), Southport Wanderers (until 1895), Southport Central (until 1915) and Southport Vulcan (until 1919).
The highest position that Southport finished in the League was 8th in the Third Division (1968/69).
