Marine 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 struggling badly (1W 3L in last 4). Southport, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (1W 2D 1L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

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: Little separates these two on form or history. Home advantage could be the deciding factor — a narrow Marine win or a draw looks most likely.