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Alfreton Town vs Southport Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 14-11-2026
Nov 1415:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Alfreton Town 2-1 Southport
Alfreton TownDrawSouthport
Over 2.5 goalsYes (65%)
Both teams to scoreYes (65%)
The FA Trophy Round of 128 brings Alfreton Town and Southport together in a clash between two sides operating at different levels of the non-league pyramid. Alfreton, competing in the Non League Premier Northern division, host Southport of the National League North in what shapes up as a genuinely competitive cup tie. This is exactly the kind of fixture where form and momentum matter as much as league status.
Team form
Alfreton Town
Alfreton have been inconsistent lately, winning 2 of their last 5 outings. They beat Avro 3-0 and edged Gainsborough Trinity 2-1, but losses to Cleethorpes Town (1-2) and Curzon Ashton (0-1) show they can be caught cold. They've scored 6 goals across those five games but conceded 8, averaging 1.2 goals for and 1.6 against. The 4-0 hammering by Mansfield Town in a friendly suggests they can struggle against better-organised opposition, though that was a pre-season warm-up rather than competitive action.
Southport
Southport's recent record is frankly alarming. They've won just once in their last five, that a 4-1 victory over Bedford Town. Since then it's been grim: defeats to Spalding United (0-2), Hereford (0-1), and a shocking 1-5 loss to Scarborough Athletic. They're leaking goals at 2.2 per game and scoring only 1.4. The 0-0 shutouts against Spalding and Hereford suggest defensive solidity is possible, but they've been breached repeatedly elsewhere. This is a side in real trouble.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head tells a clear story: Alfreton dominate this fixture. In their last five meetings, Alfreton have won four times and drawn once, never losing. They've beaten Southport 2-0, 4-2, 2-1, and 4-0 at home, with one 3-3 draw. That's 15 goals scored to Southport's 6 across those five encounters. While these meetings span over a decade, the pattern is unmistakable—Alfreton have Southport's number.
Key factors
Alfreton's home advantage is real, especially given the historical record. Southport arrive in poor form and with a leaky defence that's conceded 11 goals in five games. However, Southport did show they can score when it matters, putting four past Bedford Town. The key for Alfreton is controlling the tempo and not allowing Southport space to hit on the break. Southport's only realistic path is to stay compact and hope for set-piece opportunities or a counter-attack. Both sides have shown they can be vulnerable defensively, which could make this an open game.
Prediction
Alfreton hold a slight favourite's edge here. Their home record against Southport is exceptional, they're operating at a higher league level, and Southport's current form is genuinely poor. The expected goal balance favours the hosts, and the historical dominance in this fixture cannot be ignored. That said, Southport have enough quality to trouble Alfreton on the day—they've scored in most games and cup football can throw up surprises. This isn't a banker, but the hosts should edge it.
Back Alfreton Town to win. The home advantage, superior recent record, and Southport's defensive fragility point to a hosts victory. Expect a fairly open encounter with both sides capable of scoring, but Alfreton's experience in this fixture and their league standing give them the margin. A 2-1 scoreline feels about right for a competitive but ultimately decisive home win.
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Tournaments:
FA Trophy(Round of 128)
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