Following Saturday’s Emirates FA Cup elimination, Southport will be looking to respond as they prepare to face Hereford.




The 3-1 defeat was not what Liam Watson would have hoped for and will want his side to go on to make amends as they return to Vanarama National League North action.


Tuesday’s opponents, Hereford, were not in action at the weekend after crashing out the FA Cup on penalties in a replay against Tamworth.


Meanwhile last week was also one to forget for Russell Slade’s side, as they suffered a 3-2 defeat away to struggling Bradford (Park Avenue).


Despite that, the Bulls have been in decent form throughout the course of the opening months, accumulating 21 points in 13 games, and sit just outside the playoff places.


Their last victory came at the beginning of October, as they beat Leamington 2-0.


A player Hereford will be hoping to get more from is Reece Styche, who joined the club in the summer.


Last season the striker scored 15 goals whilst with Alfreton, but is still to get off the mark this time round.


A victory for Southport on Tuesday night would see them leapfrog their opponents, with only two points separating them.


Last season the Port won both meetings, coming away with a 3-0 win on the road and a 1-0 victory at the Pure Stadium.


Watson will be hoping his side can replicate those results in order to bounce back from last Saturday’s defeat.
Written by Amos Wynn