This page shows the ELO score history of the selected club - mapping their best and worst sides of all time, and their most unlikely victories and defeats based on their ELO score.
Inspired by ClubELO.com, the ELO rating system is a method of calculating and comparing the relative strengths of teams in competition. For every match played, the ELO scores of the two teams are considered, and adjusted for other factors (such as home advantage), to calculate the likelihood of the match result. When the actual result of the game is known, the ELO score is adjusted accordingly, comparing the expected outcome of the game with the actual outcome - so a victory over Manchester United will be worth more points than one over Supermarine. The resulting ELO score can be used to compare the strengths of teams over time, and to project future results based on the current form of all teams.
Southport
ELO Score History
A historical overview of Southport's ELO scores.
Best Teams in History
A list of the top 15 Southport sides in history, based on their ELO score.
| Year | Date Recorded | ELO Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Saturday September 12th, 1931 | 3,730.86 |
| 1932 | Wednesday February 24th, 1932 | 3,706.86 |
| 1969 | Wednesday April 23rd, 1969 | 3,691.77 |
| 1968 | Thursday December 26th, 1968 | 3,665.44 |
| 1925 | Saturday April 18th, 1925 | 3,649.70 |
| 1956 | Saturday February 25th, 1956 | 3,649.59 |
| 1930 | Saturday December 27th, 1930 | 3,647.49 |
| 1928 | Saturday March 17th, 1928 | 3,635.06 |
| 1938 | Saturday December 17th, 1938 | 3,628.24 |
| 1970 | Tuesday March 17th, 1970 | 3,625.35 |
| 1939 | Saturday January 21st, 1939 | 3,624.59 |
| 1927 | Monday December 26th, 1927 | 3,621.31 |
| 1967 | Saturday December 23rd, 1967 | 3,610.41 |
| 1924 | Friday December 26th, 1924 | 3,610.40 |
| 1955 | Saturday December 31st, 1955 | 3,607.54 |
Worst Teams in History
A list of the worst 15 Southport sides in history, based on their ELO score.
| Year | Date Recorded | ELO Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Monday August 28th, 2023 | 3,066.32 |
| 2024 | Tuesday February 6th, 2024 | 3,094.77 |
| 2025 | Tuesday October 28th, 2025 | 3,107.63 |
| 2004 | Saturday August 14th, 2004 | 3,108.29 |
| 2004 | Saturday August 14th, 2004 | 3,108.29 |
| 2004 | Saturday August 14th, 2004 | 3,108.29 |
| 2004 | Saturday August 14th, 2004 | 3,108.29 |
| 2004 | Saturday August 14th, 2004 | 3,108.29 |
| 2004 | Saturday August 14th, 2004 | 3,108.29 |
| 2018 | Saturday October 27th, 2018 | 3,113.07 |
| 2017 | Saturday December 23rd, 2017 | 3,124.59 |
| 2026 | Saturday January 3rd, 2026 | 3,144.48 |
| 2021 | Saturday October 9th, 2021 | 3,148.70 |
Significant Victories
A list of the twenty most significant victories in Southport history, based on the ELO points difference between the two teams.
| Match | Win % | Score | ELO +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Southport (3,511) vs. Blackburn Rovers (3,966) Saturday January 8th, 1927 |
13.07% | 2-0 | +26.1 |
|
Carlisle United (3,780) vs. Southport (3,373) Tuesday August 17th, 1976 |
5.02% | 0-1 | +19.0 |
|
Southport (3,221) vs. Accrington Stanley (3,589) Tuesday March 21st, 2006 |
14.30% | 2-0 | +25.7 |
|
Ipswich Town (3,815) vs. Southport (3,469) Tuesday January 25th, 1966 |
6.99% | 2-3 | +18.6 |
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Southport (3,187) vs. Forest Green Rovers (3,500) Monday April 17th, 2017 |
16.89% | 2-0 | +24.9 |
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Chester (3,750) vs. Southport (3,439) Saturday October 10th, 1936 |
7.22% | 2-3 | +18.6 |
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Tranmere Rovers (3,596) vs. Southport (3,289) Saturday August 13th, 1977 |
8.57% | 0-1 | +18.3 |
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Rotherham United (3,700) vs. Southport (3,410) Monday September 15th, 1947 |
9.04% | 0-2 | +27.3 |
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Stevenage Borough (3,483) vs. Southport (3,197) Saturday January 21st, 2006 |
12.27% | 0-1 | +17.5 |
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Southport (3,478) vs. Bristol Rovers (3,762) Friday April 5th, 1974 |
26.04% | 1-0 | +14.8 |
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Southport (3,290) vs. Crystal Palace (3,567) Saturday October 3rd, 1959 |
26.90% | 3-1 | +21.9 |
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Southport (3,461) vs. Rotherham United (3,734) Friday April 4th, 1947 |
29.94% | 2-0 | +21.0 |
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Southport (3,136) vs. Kidderminster Harriers (3,398) Saturday April 26th, 2025 |
21.49% | 2-1 | +15.7 |
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Southport (3,142) vs. Boreham Wood (3,403) Saturday November 10th, 2018 |
21.99% | 2-0 | +11.7 |
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Southport (3,419) vs. Chesterfield (3,679) Saturday February 15th, 1936 |
32.41% | 1-0 | +13.5 |
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Southport (3,323) vs. Northampton Town (3,582) Friday September 9th, 1977 |
29.10% | 3-1 | +21.3 |
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Southport (3,269) vs. Luton Town (3,525) Saturday March 26th, 2011 |
22.80% | 2-1 | +15.4 |
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Southport (3,678) vs. Bradford (Park Avenue) (3,933) Saturday February 14th, 1931 |
32.80% | 1-0 | +13.4 |
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Southport (3,381) vs. Chester (3,635) Saturday December 28th, 1935 |
33.22% | 2-1 | +13.4 |
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Southport (3,469) vs. Derby County (3,723) Saturday April 20th, 1957 |
30.14% | 3-2 | +14.0 |
Significant Defeats
A list of the twenty most significant defeats in Southport history, based on the ELO points difference between the two teams.
| Match | Win % | Score | ELO +/- |
|---|---|---|---|
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Workington (3,169) vs. Southport (3,498) Saturday November 25th, 1933 |
75.65% | 1-0 | -15.1 |
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New Brighton (3,403) vs. Southport (3,702) Saturday March 5th, 1932 |
72.55% | 3-1 | -21.8 |
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Southport (3,519) vs. Boston United (3,241) Saturday November 21st, 1970 |
90.01% | 0-2 | -27.0 |
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Rotherham United (3,413) vs. Southport (3,681) Saturday January 2nd, 1932 |
68.87% | 2-0 | -20.7 |
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Barrow (3,307) vs. Southport (3,570) Saturday September 10th, 1927 |
68.43% | 3-1 | -20.5 |
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Barrow (3,078) vs. Southport (3,333) Monday August 27th, 2007 |
76.55% | 1-0 | -15.3 |
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Hartlepools United (3,472) vs. Southport (3,718) Wednesday September 23rd, 1931 |
66.08% | 2-1 | -13.2 |
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Blyth Spartans (3,070) vs. Southport (3,310) Saturday February 9th, 2008 |
74.97% | 1-0 | -15.0 |
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Bradford (Park Avenue) (2,991) vs. Southport (3,222) Saturday February 19th, 2005 |
72.77% | 3-1 | -21.8 |
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Southport (3,315) vs. Alfreton Town (3,096) Saturday September 6th, 2008 |
82.31% | 0-1 | -16.5 |
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Southport (3,317) vs. Redditch United (3,099) Saturday October 25th, 2008 |
82.16% | 2-3 | -16.4 |
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Southport (3,578) vs. Barrow (3,361) Wednesday January 1st, 1930 |
87.99% | 0-2 | -26.4 |
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Southport (3,600) vs. Northampton Town (3,389) Friday February 23rd, 1973 |
85.76% | 1-2 | -17.2 |
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Solihull Moors (3,087) vs. Southport (3,297) Saturday April 5th, 2008 |
71.66% | 4-1 | -25.1 |
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Farsley Celtic (3,068) vs. Southport (3,278) Saturday April 25th, 2009 |
71.87% | 5-1 | -27.0 |
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Southport (3,415) vs. Wigan Athletic (3,209) Saturday November 16th, 1957 |
85.78% | 1-2 | -17.2 |
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Southport (3,257) vs. Blyth Spartans (3,058) Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 |
79.72% | 2-3 | -15.9 |
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Blyth Spartans (3,094) vs. Southport (3,292) Tuesday April 21st, 2009 |
70.47% | 1-0 | -14.1 |
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Southport (3,343) vs. Worcester City (3,145) Saturday January 26th, 2008 |
80.57% | 0-1 | -16.1 |
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Southport (3,650) vs. Hartlepools United (3,454) Saturday April 9th, 1932 |
86.79% | 1-2 | -17.4 |
Opponents
A complete listing of Southport's fortunes against all opponents that they have played ten or more matches against - ranked from most to least successful, based on the average ELO points gained or lost in each match.
