Southport 2 Hyde United 0

It was cold but there was some blue sky today. Former Southport stars Farrell Kilbane and Neil FitzHenry returned to Haig Ave with Hyde.
Southport had most of the possession and chances in the first half but with Kilheeny on the bench and Robinson injured, Daly had to do all the work himself. Southport should have scored at least 3 in the first half but had to make do with a single goal, announced as an own goal but Kevin Lee and Steve Daly should get the credit.
Hyde were better int he second half, captain Kilbane leading his line effectively. Kilheeney and Duffy came on in and for a short while Southport looked more threatening. Kilheeney was stretchered off not long after he came on. Steve Daly made sure of the win with a second goal after a one-on-one with the keeper.

Southport will need to look at their formation when they are lacking in strikers. The passing was poor today but Southport took the points and the title challenge is back on.

MOTM Matty McGinn