[2] He had been spotted by Norwich City's scout in Hampshire, the former Southampton player, Jim Angell.
[4] After making ten league appearances for Norwich, Woodford followed manager Tom Parker to Second Division rivals Southampton in June 1937.
He made his debut for the Saints at left back in a 3–1 victory against his former club, Norwich City, on New Year's Day 1938, when Roberts was injured.
Woodford was "able to use both feet with equal facility" whose "outstanding traits (were) his industry and mobility".
[2] Woodford returned to the side for four matches in April, but only played once more in the following season, after which he was released, joining his home-town club, Lymington.