Southport vs Buxton: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Southport prepare to host Buxton on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ENGLAND: National League North fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Southport, currently 18th in the standings with 34 points from 32 games, trail the leaders by 33 points. They've earned 20 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Buxton, sitting 13th with 41 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Southport and Buxton have favored Southport, with Buxton claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-2). This fixture has generally favored Southport in recent years.

In their previous league match against Hereford, Southport recorded a 5-1 victory while lining up in a standard formation.

Buxton's last outing came against Chester, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Southport are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Southport and Buxton are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Southport's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Buxton's games average 2.6 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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