Supporters clash during Blackpool's pre-season 'friendly' clash at Southport

Michael Appleton's side are gearing up for their second successive Championship campaign since winning the League One play-offs in 2021. 

Been at Southport v Blackpool - a ‘friendly’ suspended for 10 minutes after supporters scrapped during the first half. Fans were warned that the referee would abandon the match if there was any further issues. There wasn’t, nor was there any more goals. 2-0 to the visitors pic.twitter.com/DyswHLu2gL

The stadium announcer told supporters, as quoted by the Guardian: "It makes me very sad to have to make this announcement at a friendly but the referee has stopped the game for 10 minutes.

Southport fans clashing with Blackpool in a pre-season friendly this afternoon.