It wasn’t pretty but it was a much needed win and progression in the FA Trophy at a very cold Alfreton Town this afternoon.

The only goal came in the 88th minute when Daniel Ogwuru got on the end of an excellent cross from Sam Minihan to slot home from close range.

A non descript first half with little or no quality and very few chances.

The second half improved as both sides created more openings with the home side going close on a few occasions but the Southport rearguard held firm and just as we were considering the possibilty of penalties Ogwuru struck the winning goal and sealed Southport’s progression into the next round.

We expect the draw to be around 1pm on Monday.

Line Up: Lukjanciks, Dwyer, Lavelle, Davies (Jameson 65), Solomon, Williams, Edwards (Willis 58), R Griffiths, Ogwuru, Minihan, Moseley.

Unused Subs: Burgess, Cunnungham & Hunter

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Media MOTM Regan Griffiths