League

Wanborough Park
Spectators: 6731 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 0) Miles Wilkes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 11 minutes into the match, Southport AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Niall Fuller came free, but Zaq Worth reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rufus Perkins in the 16thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Zaq Worth, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 17th match minute, Southport AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Robert Land to maneuver through the defense. 18 minutes into the game, Ashley Woods was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Wanborough's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Southport AFC the free kick. Ashley Woods hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. Miles Wilkes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Brad Hurst having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Rufus Perkins got free with Zaq Worth in the 27th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The audience was convinced that Eddie Renwick's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Brad Hurst was relentless in the 34th minute of the game. A collision led to Southport AFC getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Mark Cotton hit a great ball. 39 minutes into the game, Spike Sedgemore was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Wanborough's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Southport AFC the free kick. In a very dangerous position, a player in Wanborough fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 39th minute. Penalty! An unexpectedly hard shot by Niall Fuller in the 44th minute of play forced Southport AFC's goalkeeper Zaq Worth to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the match had gone on for 47 minutes, Niall Fuller took a quick shot and it went in 1-1 without a chance for Zaq Worth to make any attempt to save it. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Miles Wilkes was the one to do the kick off. Niall Fuller sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 59th match minute, Southport AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abraham Folan to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Southport AFC getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Robert Land hit a great ball. Niall Fuller recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 66th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Miles Wilkes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 73rd minute, Niall Fuller managed to get in a good position for a shot. Wanborough's supporters rose to their feet, but Niall Fuller was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Zaq Worth breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Rufus Perkins received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Zaq Worth tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Niall Fuller sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Niall Fuller sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Wanborough's Niall Fuller in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Southport AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Niall Fuller sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Sol Coulshaw had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 97 minutes into the game, Southport AFC's Eddie Renwick nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Brad Hurst made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Southport AFC were delighted with the way they had won the match. They had held their defensive line well and made the most of their chances, to claim a victory over Wanborough's much stronger midfield.