The club's youth development are poised for a major boost with the transfer of Zac Aley to the Premiership. Zac is a product of Southport Juniors and was recommended to the youth development 16-18 SSES  squad by Southport Juniors coach Phil Shelton. Zac was the first of the youth development squad to be awarded a contract, the youngest player in Southport's history to be put on contract indicating the talent Liam Watson saw in the left sided youngster. Under Allan Smart's coaching Zac has progressed and transformed into a first team regular squad member. Liam Watson is also well aware he has several other 16-18 year olds in various positions who have the talent to progress into full time football.