Haig Avenue

Haig Avenue is a football stadium in Southport with a main seated stand holding roughly 1,500 places and standing areas for several thousand spectators. The ground is set up to host lower-level football matches and serves the local community's sporting needs.

The ground opened in 1905 as Ash Lane and became an established football venue in the region. The current Sam Shrouder Main Stand was built in 1968 following the destruction of the previous structure by fire.

The stadium holds significance as the venue where Red Rum, the successful racehorse, received recognition from fans after winning the Grand National in 1973.

The stadium is well served by local bus routes and has limited street parking near the grounds. Arriving early helps secure a parking space, and using public transport is a good alternative.

The Sam Shrouder Main Stand, completed in 1968, replaced the previous structure that was destroyed by fire, demonstrating local community support through reconstruction.

Location: Southport

Inception: 1905

Official opening: 1905

Capacity: 6008

GPS coordinates: 53.63809,-2.97886

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:53