Southport vs Marine Head-to-Head Stats and Form Comparison

A statistical edge is evident here, but the trailing side carries enough threat to keep this competitive. Once opponent quality is accounted for, the differential softens somewhat without fundamentally altering the overall outlook.

The level of competition each team has encountered is broadly aligned (SoS: 37.8 vs 36.8), which adds credibility to any direct statistical comparisons drawn between these two sides.

Offensively, Southport outperforms Marine with 1.7 goals per match to 1.2, though the margin leaves the contest genuinely open.

The defensive records are closely aligned, with Southport giving up 1.6 and Marine giving up 1.7 per fixture.

Southport has not faced any elite-level opponents in their recent matches, making it difficult to assess their ceiling.

Marine has not faced any elite-level opponents in their recent matches, making it difficult to assess their ceiling.

Southport is a strong road performer with a 60% away win rate, proving they can deliver results regardless of venue.

Crunching the numbers, this match averages out to 3.1 total goals. Going Over 2.5 carries the stronger statistical case, with the BTTS market looking likely given current form.

📈 Form Momentum: Southport has been remarkably consistent, maintaining a steady 1.8 points per game over their last 10 matches. This stability makes them a predictable but reliable force.

📊 Key Trend: The form trajectories are diverging. Southport is on the rise with 6W in last 10, while Marine shows signs of decline with 3W in last 10.

⚠️ Risk Factor: Despite being the statistical favorite, Southport faces a key vulnerability: their defense concedes 1.6 goals per match. If Marine can exploit this, an upset becomes plausible.

💡 Why This Matters: The 11.8-point power rating gap between these teams translates to approximately a 80% win probability for Southport. In practical terms, Southport would win 8 out of 10 such matchups.

While Southport holds a measurable edge in the adjusted standings, the 11.8-point differential in power ratings indicates a competitive matchup rather than a clear-cut outcome.

In their recent National League N / S match (2026-04-03), Southport prevailed 2-1 against Marine. This result provides valuable insight into how these teams match up against each other. Southport secured this victory at home, where they tend to be strongest. However, the next encounter could present a different challenge if the venue changes. The narrow 2-1 result shows how tight these encounters are. A single moment of quality or a tactical tweak could swing the next meeting either way. Marine will be eager to avenge this defeat. The desire for revenge can be a powerful motivator, and they may come into the next meeting with extra determination. Southport will carry a psychological advantage from this recent victory. Knowing you've beaten your opponent recently provides a significant confidence boost.