Records & Statistics

A comprehensive look at Southampton FC's historical records, legendary players, memorable victories, and notable milestones throughout our 140+ year history.

815
Most Appearances
Terry Paine
228
Most Goals
Mick Channon
11-0
Biggest Win
vs Northampton (1901)
32,363
Record Attendance
St Mary's Stadium

Player Records

815

Most Appearances

Terry Paine

1956–1974 • 18 seasons of loyal service

228

Most Goals

Mick Channon

1966–1977, 1979–1982 • The ultimate poacher

44

Most Goals in One Season

Derek Reeves

1959–60 season • Third Division South

7

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

League Matches 10 matches

16 April 2011 – 20 August 2011

All Competitions 11 matches

16 April 2011 – 20 August 2011

Longest Unbeaten Run

League Matches 22 matches

30 September 2023 – 10 February 2024

All Competitions 25 matches

30 September 2023 – 10 February 2024

Longest Home Winning Streak

League Matches 19

12 February 2011 – 29 November 2011

All Competitions 21

12 February 2011 – 29 November 2011

Biggest Wins

Home

11-0 28 Dec 1901

vs Northampton Town

Southern League

11-0 13 Dec 1902

vs Watford

Southern League

8-0 24 Dec 1921

vs Northampton Town

Third Division South

8-0 18 Oct 2014

vs Sunderland

Premier League

Away

8-0 25 Aug 2021

vs Newport County

EFL Cup

6-0 22 Jan 1977

vs Carlisle United

Second Division

6-0 31 Mar 2007

vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Championship

6-0 11 Jan 2011

vs Oldham Athletic

League One

Biggest Defeats

Home

0-9 25 Oct 2019

vs Leicester City

Premier League • An infamous afternoon at St Mary's

0-6 5 Dec 1931

vs Plymouth Argyle

Second Division

0-6 9 Mar 1959

vs Brentford

Third Division

Away

0-9 2 Feb 2021

vs Manchester United

Premier League • Old Trafford nightmare

0-8 16 Nov 1913

vs Crystal Palace

Southern League

0-8 28 Mar 1936

vs Tottenham Hotspur

Second Division

0-8 20 Nov 1971

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