Match Report
Southport went into the game 14th in the table on 60 points; AFC Telford United sat 11th on 65 — a 5-point gap. On recent form AFC Telford United sat only 17th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 11th overall. Against a league average of 1.53 goals per team per game, Southport ran at 1.39 scored and 1.54 conceded, AFC Telford United at 1.85 and 1.41.
Defeat had followed defeat for Southport — three in succession.
4 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Southport 1, draws 3, AFC Telford United 0, at 2.75 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 0% of the meetings went to the host. Both teams scored in 75% of the meetings.
The venue was Haig Avenue, with room for 6,008 spectators. Southport led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 2-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Southport: Jordan Slew (15'), Ben Collins (86')
Key stats
Possession: Southport 55% · AFC Telford United 45% · Total shots: 6-14 · On target: 5-4 · Corners: 5-6