Andy Preece is looking to build on the positives of the Port’s away point at Woking as he prepares for Saturday’s home clash with north west rivals Chester City.

Preece has three morning training sessions this week at the JMO Sports Park.

A great atmosphere is anticipated on Saturday at the Merseyrail Community Stadium due to the rivalry of the two Vanarama National League neighbours.

Plus we have Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School pupils, parents and teachers guests as one of our Community Partners, while the Elite sponsored marquee food supplied by the Office Bar and Restaurant will be hosted by Directors Nigel Allen and Haydn Preece engaging with Southport and regional businesses. Plus our Match Sponsors are also our shirt sponsors County Insurance, Ball Sponsors Anthony’s Travel, Programme Sponsor Dave Pennington, Captains Table Moisters and Kirwans Solicitors.

With Vanarama National League survival countdown well underway with 13 matches to go Saturday offers new Sandgrounders manager Andy Preece the opportunity of a first home win.