Disgraceful scenes at Southport FC as smoke bombs,flares and fighting fans mar Southport 2-1 win over Chorley

Disgraceful scenes at Haig Avenue this afternoon as fans from both teams let off smoke bombs and flares during the game. Police arrived and did absolutely nothing as more smoke bombs were thrown.

At the end of the match more smoke bombs were let off outside the stadium as fans clashed with police in Haig Avenue. Several people were arrested.

Southport won the match 2-1 with both goals from Jordan Archer.

A statement from the Club is expected later.