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  • Saints Archive celebrates six years of sharing Southampton FC history

    The Saints Archive, a Facebook group dedicated to posting video clips and pictures of Southampton FC from the past, has marked its sixth anniversary this month. The group, which was created on January 27, 2018, has grown to nearly 9000 members, including around 100 former Southampton FC players who regularly interact with the fans. I…

  • Steven Davis: A Southampton Legend Retires

    Steven Davis, the former Southampton captain and Northern Ireland record holder, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 39. Davis, who played for Southampton for seven years, was forced to end his career due to a serious knee injury he sustained in December 2022. Davis joined Southampton in 2012, following spells…

  • Share memories – with the Saints Archive

    How to Share Your Memories of Supporting the Saints with the Saints Archive Are you a passionate fan of Southampton FC? Do you have stories to tell about your experiences of following the club? Do you want to share your photos and videos of the Saints with other supporters? If you answered yes to any…

  • Saddened to hear of the passing of 1976 Cup winner Mel Blyth

    We have just seen the extremely sad news that 1976 hero Mel Blyth has passed away. I’m sure all of Saints Archive send sincere sympathy to his family and friends. Mel will forever have a special place in the history of the club. #SaintsFC – https://www.facebook.com/SaintsArchive

  • Barry Venison joins the Saints Archive!

    Barry Venison has joined the Saints Archive! He joins a group of 50+ former players. Join us in welcoming Barry over at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SaintsArchive #SaintsFC

  • 3 Saints Legends on one Special night – Matt Le Tissier, James Beattie & Claus Lundekvam

    Thu 11 Jan 2024 from 21:00pm in The Main Club Book Tickets Here Member ticket only – £22.50 Non-members ticket only – £27.50 Members dining + ticket – £52.50 Non-members dining + ticket – £57.50 Hotel Deal – Dinner Bed & Breakfast plus tickets just £189 per couple Over 18s Only Doors Open 7pm On Stage…

  • 2nd Lieutenant Edwin Cecil Russell CHRISTMAS (known as “Cecil”) – Written by Tara Doel

    Cecil was born in Southampton, on 13th January 1886, the second child of Edwin CHRISTMAS born in Alton and Margaret Abigail CHRISTMAS (née Russell) who was born in Portchester. On his Cecil’s birth certificate, his names are recorded as Edwin Vincent Russell CHRISTMAS, but when he was baptised at St Mary’s Church, Portchester on 22nd…

  • Celebrating our history at St Mary’s

    There’s still time to vote for the clubs heroes and moments you want reflected around St Mary’s – Link: Vote Here (Note: Voting page hosted and regulated by the club)

  • Hall of Fame Inductee 2023 – Glenn Cockerill

    We are pleased to announce this years Saints Archive Hall of Fame 2023 – Glenn Cockerill! This year Glenn has lead the Ex-saints out on many games raising money for good causes in the community. A favourite of the archive with his personal welcomes to all new members and his love of emojis. Congratulations Glenn!

  • Dell Memories by Julie Greenshields

    I was a regular at The Dell from the late seventies to the early nineties with a season ticket for much of that time. I was in my early teens when I first was taken by my now late Dad who finally gave into my long standing pleas after the FA Cup win and really…

  • 18 September 1965 v Wolverhampton Wanderers, Division Two, 9-3

    Debut 1: I was ten years-old when my pestering paid off. “I’ll take you to see them play The Wolves,” Dad said. Wolves had just been relegated from the First Division, but still had England’s Ron Flowers playing for them. A bus ride to Eastleigh Station, a train to Southampton and a long walk up…

  • Daily Echo – Lawrie McMenemy