[2] Southall was born in Quarry Bank, which was then in Staffordshire.
He began his football career in local football, and gained a reputation as both a goalscorer and a creator of chances while with Stourbridge.
He joined Birmingham in December 1905,[1] and made his debut in the First Division on 7 April 1906 in a goalless draw at Derby County.
[3] Though given a decent run of games, he was unable to perform at his best, so he returned to non-league football where he was again successful.
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