Records & Statistics
A comprehensive look at Southampton FC's historical records, legendary players, memorable victories, and notable milestones throughout our 140+ year history.
Player Records
Most Appearances
Terry Paine
1956–1974 • 18 seasons of loyal service
Most Goals
Mick Channon
1966–1977, 1979–1982 • The ultimate poacher
Most Goals in One Season
Derek Reeves
1959–60 season • Third Division South
Most Goals in One Match
Albert Brown
vs Northampton Town, 28 Dec 1901 • Southern League
Youngest Player
Theo Walcott
16 years 143 days vs Wolverhampton Wanderers, 6 Aug 2005
Oldest Player
Willy Caballero
41 years 122 days vs Blackpool, 28 Jan 2023
Highest Transfer Fee Received
£75m
Virgil van Dijk to Liverpool
January 2018 • A world-record fee for a defender at the time
Highest Transfer Fee Paid
£22m
Kamaldeen Sulemana from Rennes
January 2023 • Ghanaian winger
Team Records
Longest Winning Run
16 April 2011 – 20 August 2011
16 April 2011 – 20 August 2011
Longest Unbeaten Run
30 September 2023 – 10 February 2024
30 September 2023 – 10 February 2024
Longest Home Winning Streak
12 February 2011 – 29 November 2011
12 February 2011 – 29 November 2011
Biggest Wins
Home
vs Northampton Town
Southern League
vs Watford
Southern League
vs Northampton Town
Third Division South
vs Sunderland
Premier League
Away
vs Newport County
EFL Cup
vs Carlisle United
Second Division
vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Championship
vs Oldham Athletic
League One
Biggest Defeats
Home
vs Leicester City
Premier League • An infamous afternoon at St Mary's
vs Plymouth Argyle
Second Division
vs Brentford
Third Division
Away
vs Manchester United
Premier League • Old Trafford nightmare
vs Crystal Palace
Southern League
vs Tottenham Hotspur
Second Division
vs Everton
First Division
Attendance & Other Records
Record Home Attendance
32,363
vs Coventry City, 28 April 2012
St Mary's Stadium
Highest Scoring Game
9-3
vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
18 Sep 1965, Second Division
Founded
1885
21 November 1885
St. Mary's Y.M.A.
Major Honours
FA Cup
1
1976
FA Cup Finalists
3
1900, 1902, 2003
League Cup Finalists
2
1979, 2017
League Runners-up
1
1983-84
First Division
Data compiled from official club records and Wikipedia. View source on Wikipedia