5. Southport 2-5 Sheffield Wednesday – FA Cup – 7th November 2010 Southport were drawn against Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup in a tie that drew massive media attention and 4,500 through the gates at Haig Avenue. The game was played live on ITV in front of millions and despite the loss, Port gave a good account of themselves in the face of tough opposition. Going in behind at the break, Port levelled through Paul Barrett lobbing the keeper and scored a second through Matty McGinn’s rifled effort from the corner of the area. The winger’s goal was a … Continue reading Southport FC’s Top 5 matches of the decade