Oliver Southern
Oliver Samuel Southern is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Warrington Rylands 1906.
Career
Southern had spells in the academies of Manchester United, Preston North End, Blackburn Rovers and Rochdale as a youngster,won a scholarship at Crewe Alexandra, before moving to National League North club Curzon Ashton to begin his senior career. While at Curzon Ashton he had a very brief loan spell at North West Counties League Premier Division club Squires Gate.
In February 2021, Southern had a trial with Norwich City, featuring for their U23 side.
On 7 August 2021, Southern signed for Cymru Premier club Bala Town. In May 2022, he extended his contract for a further year. He was part of the starting XI for Bala that won the 2023 Welsh League Cup.
On 15 May 2023, Southern signed for National League North club Hereford on a one-year contract, following his Bala team-mate Lassana Mendes to the club. He made his debut in the opening league fixture of the season. He left Hereford after just one season at the club.
On 17 July 2024, Southern signed for hometown club Warrington Town. He was released by the club after one season. In August 2025, he signed for Northern Premier League Premier Division club Warrington Rylands 1906.