[1] This list details the club's achievements in senior league and cup competitions, and the top scorers for each season where known.
Southport Central were formed in 1881 and played their first association football match on 12 November of that year against Bootle.
[2][3] Originally a rugby union side the club switched codes after suffering a succession of heavy defeats.
[6][7] In 1919, the sponsorship from Vulcan ended thus meaning a final name change, this time to Southport.
Division shown in bold when it changes due to promotion, relegation or league reorganisation.