HAIG AVENUE
Haig Avenue was a League ground for 58 seasons
from 1 Jul 1921 to 30 Jun 1978
The 132nd ground used for a League game
Opened: 1905
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Southport | 1 Aug 1905 | Current | The club was a founder member of the Football League Division 3 [N] in 1921 and failed to gain re-election in 1978. |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
When Southport Central FC moved from Scarisbrook New Road to Ash Lane in 1905 a timber seated stand was removed from the old ground and re-erected and extended on the north side of the new venue. The thoroughfare and ground were re-named as Haig Avenue in 1921, Southport FCβs debut season in the Football League, and a new covered enclosure added on the south side of the pitch. Subsequent improvements included extending the covered enclosure around the west side and the installation of some concrete terracing giving a ground capacity of some 30,000. The record attendance of 20,111 was subsequently set at the FA Cup 4th Round Replay v. Newcastle United (1-1) on January 26th, 1932.
In 1966 the main stand burned down and a new 200 seat structure was subsequently erected in its place and although Southport FC dropped out of the League in 1978, the ground is still utilized for their home games.
In 1966 the main stand burned down and a new 200 seat structure was subsequently erected in its place and although Southport FC dropped out of the League in 1978, the ground is still utilized for their home games.
GROUND DETAILS
adapted from "The Extreme Groundhoppers Guide"
- Ground address
- Haig Avenue, Southport, PR8 6JZ
- Main phone
- 01704 533422
- Ticket prices
- Adults Β£12.50 Concessions Β£9 Under 18's Β£5
Under 11βs accompanied by an adult are admitted free.
Programme
Β£2.50
- If driving
- Leave M6 at junction 26. Join M58 to junction 3. Join A570 that is (Signposted Southport); follow A570 through Ormskirk Town Centre following the signs for Southport. At the big roundabout (McDonalds is on the left) take the fourth exit. Go along Melos Cop Road this road until you reach the second set of pedestrian lights and take the next left into Haig Avenue the ground is on the left.
- Public transport
- Train from Manchester to Meols Cop take 1 hour to get there or from Wigan Wallgate where it takes 45 minutes, Meols Cop is the nearest station to the ground and is only 10 minutes from the ground you come out of the station and walk straight down Norwood Road when you get to the Car Showroom take the next right into Haig Avenue and follow the road round to the ground which is on the left