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

As Southport prepare to host Darlington on February 7, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: National League North fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Southport, currently 20th in the standings with 30 points from 29 games, trail the leaders by 36 points. They've earned 16 points from 14 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 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Darlington, sitting 6th with 46 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 23 points from 14 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Southport and Darlington have favored Darlington, with Darlington claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Kings Lynn Town, Southport recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Darlington's last outing came against Merthyr T, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Southport are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Southport and Darlington 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 plenty of goals: Southport's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Darlington's games average 3.8 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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