Southport FC statement after crowd trouble at the match v Blackpool

Following the events at the pre-season friendly against Blackpool on Saturday 2 July which led to the match referee having to stop the game for 10 minutes whilst order was restored in the crowd, this is now a Police matter. 

Accordingly, we are working with Merseyside Police and assisting in any way we can to enable its officers to complete their investigation and instigate criminal proceedings, where deemed appropriate by the Police, as quickly as possible.

 The Club will be making no further comment whilst this investigation is ongoing.