Southport1 Morecambe 2

Haig Ave was as full as it has been for a long time and the crowd was in good voice home and away. Southport were the better side for most of the match. They passed the ball with ease and accuracy. Though the side still lacks a striker Southport attacked well and put the ball in the net 4 times, though only one goal counted. Morecambe had a player sent off and Souhport looked likely to hang on to a one goal lead. Whether it was the substitutions or too much turkey taking effect Southport lost momentum and Morecambe scored twice n quick succession.
What should have been the best performance for ages and a much needed 3 points ended in a loss and disappointment.

Southport 1 Droylsden 0

Droylsden lined up with 4 ex-Port players including 2 strikers, Daly and Fearns, that Southport has yet to replace. Southport had plenty of possession and put lots of crosses into the box but there was no Southport striker there to meet them. Both Fearns and Daly were subbed in the second half without a goal. After a red card The Bloods were down to 10 men but there was little difference between the teams until the last 10 minutes with Southport pushing for the goal that eventually came from midfielder Carl "Cruiform" Baker who scored with only a couple of minutes to go.
Southport are playing some nice football but still lack a striker or two who can put the ball in the net. Sadly in the Conference National there is little chance of buying a player who can score 50 goals season.