SOUTHAMPTON FC HERITAGE, MEMORIES AND SUPPORTERS’ STORIES
Saints Archive Stories
When the final whistle blew at St Mary’s on Saturday night and Southampton FC had beaten Arsenal FC 2–1 in the FA Cup, something unusual happened across English football. Fans of clubs who normally wouldn’t dream of praising Southampton suddenly found themselves cheering them on. Social media filled with variations of the same phrase: “Southampton…
We at the Saints Archive send our sympathies to the family of Lynda Hale who has passed away. Lynda played for Southampton Women’s FC (The Sirens) and won 7 FA Cups blazing a trail for women’s football. A local lady with a love of football. Lynda Hale: 1954-2026 | England Football
We are proud to officially announce an exciting new partnership between Saints Archive and Whatnot — one of the fastest-growing live auction platforms in the world. This collaboration marks a major step forward in our mission to preserve, celebrate, and share the history of Southampton Football Club with supporters everywhere. Through Whatnot, Saints Archive will…
You may have seen from a recent post that we received a batch of #specialedition nuts from our friends at 405 Chilee company – and we are giving them away FOR FREE! From 11am this Saturday till just before kick-off, meet us at ‘The Chapel Arms’ collect a packet, take a picture tagging us and…
Further information will be posted here as and when it becomes available. Update – 12/11/25 – Booking form now available https://forms.gle/m9MhQwJJpPeyp7Cy7
How to obtain a copy?You can buy the book (price £10) direct from Barry Webb – email webb.barry@gmail.com for details of payment and delivery arrangements.Alternatively, the book will be on sale in the Saints Store from 1st October.
We are taking nominations for the next 30 days and recipients will be invited along to a presentation ceremony at the Dell pub, St Mary’s Stadium (dates will be released once recipients have been contacted). You can vote for both men and women who have represented saints senior sides, with this year, like last year…
After a meeting with the club on Thursday, the Saints Archive are recognised by the club as one of the leading social media groups and we will now be involved working on projects that our members, that’s you wonderful people will be involved in. We will continue to support our wonderful ex saints alongside the…
From Premier League striker to passionate coach and mentor James Beattie is one of the driving forces behind The Coaches’ Vault will be sharing his thoughts at our launch event along side Matthew Le Tissier. James knows what it takes to perform at the highest level and how to guide others from grassroots to greatness….
The Saints Archive can confirm that Shelly Provan will be officially awarded her Hall Of Fame award on April 18th at St Mary’s Stadium’s ‘Dell Pub’. We suggest anyone wishing to be part of this event to arrive from 5pm. This gives guests a chance to get drinks and snacks/food. Shelly will be presented with…
Sue Buckett, born in 1944 in Portsmouth, England, is celebrated as a trailblazer in women’s football, notably as the first official goalkeeper for the England women’s national team. Her remarkable career spanned over two decades, during which she made significant contributions to both Southampton Women’s Football Club and the national team. Club Career with Southampton…
The Saints Archive Hall of Fame has once again honoured two individuals who have left an indelible mark on Southampton Football Club. This year’s inductees, Lawrie McMenemy and Shelly Provan, epitomize the excellence, dedication, and legacy that the Hall of Fame celebrates. Lawrie McMenemy: A Managerial Maestro Few names are as synonymous with Southampton Football…