Southport desperately need points on Saturday, Dec 26 at 4:00 PM in the National League – North. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Marine come into this fixture in good form (3W 0D 2L recently). Southport travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Marine won their last outing, while Southport suffered defeat — home advantage backed by momentum.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Marine and Southport have split their 5 meetings almost evenly (2W–1D–2W). Their last encounter ended in Marine won 1–2.

Verdict: The gulf in league position makes Marine clear favorites, but Southport have shown they can grind out results. Expect Marine to take the points, potentially without being at their best.