The England National League North delivers another must-see match on 08.09.2026 as Southport faces Morecambe. The stakes are high, and the teams are evenly matched. We've analyzed their recent forms, head-to-head stats in the England National League North, and potential impact players. Get all the insights you need for Southport vs. Morecambe, and consider placing a bet based on our prediction!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Harborough Town | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10/8 | 11 |
| 10 | Morecambe | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9/6 | 10 |
| 11 | King's Lynn Town | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11/12 | 10 |
| 21 | AFC Telford United | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7/10 | 5 |
| 22 | Southport | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9/15 | 5 |
| 23 | Spennymoor Town | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7/15 | 5 |
Southport vs Morecambe Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Southport | Morecambe | 18.07.2023 | 1-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League - North | Spalding United | Southport | 05.09.2026 | 2-0 |
| National League - North | Southport | Hereford | 31.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| National League - North | Scarborough Athletic | Southport | 29.08.2026 | 5-1 |
| National League - North | Southport | Bedford Town | 22.08.2026 | 4-1 |
| National League - North | Hednesford Town | Southport | 18.08.2026 | 2-2 |
| National League - North | Southport | Buxton | 15.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| National League - North | Hebburn Town | Southport | 08.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Southport | Wigan | 31.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Warrington Town | Southport | 25.07.2026 | 2-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Southport | United of Manchester | 24.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National League - North | Morecambe | Buxton | 05.09.2026 | 4-0 |
| National League - North | Chester | Morecambe | 31.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| National League - North | Morecambe | AFC Telford United | 28.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| National League - North | Radcliffe | Morecambe | 22.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| National League - North | Morecambe | South Shields | 18.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| National League - North | Harborough Town | Morecambe | 15.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| National League - North | Morecambe | Spennymoor Town | 08.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Morecambe | Barrow | 01.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Morecambe | AFC Fylde | 28.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Bamber Bridge | Morecambe | 18.07.2026 | 0-3 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Southport VS Morecambe
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Southport vs Morecambe
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Southport vs Morecambe
This one matters more than it might look on paper. Southport are sitting in 22nd place, deep in the relegation zone, and time is already feeling short. Morecambe roll into town sitting comfortably in 10th, full of confidence. This is the kind of fixture that can define a season before it's even properly started.
Southport's form has been genuinely alarming. Five points from seven games sounds bad. The goals-against column tells an even darker story. They've shipped 15 goals already, the worst defensive record in the league. Scarborough put five past them. They've lost four of their last five competitive fixtures. This is a team in real trouble.
Morecambe, meanwhile, are hitting their stride. Ten points from seven games puts them firmly in the top half. Here's what you need to watch for — they've scored nine goals and only conceded six, which makes them a genuinely balanced side at both ends. Their 4-0 demolition of Buxton last weekend was a statement. Don't overlook that result. That was a performance full of confidence and control.
Here's the surprising detail that the casual fan will completely miss. Both teams have scored exactly nine goals this season. But Morecambe have done it while keeping things tighter at the back. Southport's nine goals means their attack isn't dead — their defence is what's killing them. That leaky backline against a Morecambe side full of momentum is a dangerous combination.
The only head-to-head on record is a friendly back in 2023, where Morecambe won 3-1. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Southport's home advantage changes everything. It clearly hasn't this season. They've lost at home to Hereford and drawn with Bedford Town. The Merseyrail Community Stadium is not the fortress it needs to be.
Tactically, Morecambe should be able to exploit Southport's defensive fragility through direct, quick transitions. If they press high and force mistakes early, this could get ugly for the hosts.
From a betting perspective, Morecambe at 2.25 looks like genuine value given everything the data is screaming at us. I'd also back both teams to score — Southport have goals in them, but so does Morecambe. Over 2.5 goals is another market worth serious consideration here.
My prediction: Southport 1-3 Morecambe. The visitors have every reason to believe, and Southport have given every reason to worry. Saturday can't come soon enough.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Lloyd-McGoldrick | England | 34 | Attacker | 173 cm | 63 kg |
| D. Philliskirk | England | 35 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 72 kg |
| D. Angus | England | 32 | Attacker | 183 cm | 76 kg |
| J. Proctor | England | 34 | Attacker | 188 cm | 78 kg |
| J. Bainbridge | England | 28 | Defender | 183 cm | n/a |
| J. Archer | England | 32 | Attacker | 190 cm | n/a |
| J. Hmami | England | 27 | Midfielder | 176 cm | n/a |
| A. Anson | England | 29 | Defender | 183 cm | n/a |
| M. Carver | England | 32 | Attacker | 180 cm | 75 kg |
| C. Heath | England | 25 | Attacker | 188 cm | n/a |
| T. Owolabi | Belgium | 31 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Brian William James Russ | Wales | 23 | Attacker | 188 cm | n/a |
| J. Williams | Wales | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| D. Evans | England | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| D. Vassallo | England | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Spooner | England | 27 | Midfielder | 183 cm | n/a |
| F. Sass | England | 25 | Defender | 183 cm | n/a |
| S. Billington | England | 24 | Midfielder | 178 cm | n/a |
| A. McKerney | England | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| L. Kilcullen | England | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Angol | England | 32 | Attacker | 187 cm | 72 kg |
| D. Tutonda | Congo DR | 30 | Defender | 180 cm | 70 kg |
| H. Hope | Barbados | 32 | Attacker | 179 cm | 76 kg |
| P. Lewis | England | 31 | Midfielder | 186 cm | 70 kg |
| T. White | England | 29 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 66 kg |
| G. Edwards | Wales | 33 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 76 kg |
| Y. Songo'o | Cameroon | 34 | Midfielder | 184 cm | 77 kg |
| R. Millen | Scotland | 31 | Defender | 188 cm | 64 kg |
| B. Tollitt | England | 31 | Attacker | 182 cm | 75 kg |
| J. Slew | England | 34 | Attacker | 190 cm | 81 kg |
| C. Brown | England | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| C. Jones | Wales | 25 | Midfielder | 178 cm | 80 kg |
| M. Dackers | England | 23 | Attacker | 201 cm | n/a |
| Kayden Harrack | Grenada | 22 | Defender | 185 cm | n/a |
| H. Macadam | England | 25 | Midfielder | 193 cm | 84 kg |
| L. Dobson | England | 20 | Midfielder | 168 cm | n/a |
| G. Pedley | England | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| S. Fox-Akande | England | 20 | Attacker | 186 cm | n/a |
| Adam Fairclough | England | 19 | Midfielder | 165 cm | n/a |
| Nathan Snowball | England | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Southport vs Morecambe match odds
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