Words: Ryan Jacobs, Images: David Airey
FOLLOWING a third draw in a row in a matter of days, Chorley now turn their attention to local rivals Southport this weekend.
The last time the Magpies faced the Sandgrounders was back in August when Chorley came out on top in a 4-1 victory at the Grant Store Victory Park Stadium.
Mark Ellis grabbed a brace, while a recent centurion also got in on the act and scored in the 94th minute in Scott Wilson. Mike Calveley was also amongst the goals and will be looking to score again after coming so close on Tuesday.
The Opponents
Southport have had one win in their last five league games, with their win coming at home against Warrington Town.
The Sandgrounders also recently saw their exit from the FA Vase Trophy following a 1-0 defeat against Southend United.
Striker, Danny Lloyd is the club's top goalscorer this season with an impressive nine.
Lloyd's last goal came away at Hereford, where the forward would do enough to secure a point on the road.
As for the people creating all these chances for the centre-forward, former Magpie, Marcus Carver is so far on five and Lloyd is close behind on four.
The 33-year-old will likely be the one to look out for this weekend.
Southport have a rich history, reaching the FA Cup quarter-finals in 1930, where they would lose 9-1 to Everton.
However, just a year later, the club recorded its record attendance when 20,000 people watched them play Newcastle in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
In 1998, Southport made its first and only trip to Wembley when they lost 1-0 to Cheltenham Town in the FA Trophy final.
More recently, though, they have reached the Lancashire Challenge Trophy final and have won it back-to-back in the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons.
The Manager
Jim Bentley took over Southport back in August after having stints in charge of clubs such as Rochdale, AFC Fylde and Morecambe.
Bentley started his managerial career at Morecambe, where he was in charge from 2011 to 2019.
Furthermore, the former center-back only played for two clubs in his career.
He started at Telford United, where he stayed for five years before moving to Morecambe, where he made over 292 appearances for the club and scored 29 goals.
A word from Preecy
“We all know what it’s like against Southport, it’s a Derby Day, anything can happen, we weren’t at the races on Tuesday, which was disappointing. We’ll have to be at the levels we were against Scunthorpe United, if not better, we’re right up for it and looking to give it a right old go here in what will be a proper battle.”
Admission Prices
Blowick Terrace Turnstiles 1-4: This is an uncovered terrace behind the goal or Blowick End, Main Stand – Turnstiles 5-6: All seated.
Blowick Terrace
Adults: £13.50
Concessions: £10.00
Aged 12-17: £5.00
Aged U12: Free
Blowick End (Main Stand)
Adults: £15.00
Concessions#: £11.00
#With ID and to include Aged 65+, full-time students, Blue Light Cardholders, Armed Force members and disabled with carer (Carer ticket is free when purchased with a Disabled ticket)
Aged 12-17: £6.00
*We reserve the right to request ID/Proof of Age from anyone aged 17 and under. If you are not able to provide the ID/Proof of Age, entry may be refused.
Aged U12: Free** Free**
**MUST be accompanied by an adult or concession; MAX 3 per person.
Advance ticket purchase is available online for away supporters to help minimise queues at the club shop and turnstiles.
Online ticket sales available via this link: https://southportfc.ktckts.com/event/sfc2425h15/southport-fc-v-chorley
Southport strongly recommend this route (when booking online, you may be required to show ID at the turnstile). Cash turnstiles or ticket purchases via the club shop on the day.
Turnstiles will be open from 1 hour prior to kick-off on match day. We reserve the right to restrict access to groups.
Segregation
The match is segregated.
Postcode/Address
The Big Help Stadium, Haig Avenue, Southport, PR8 6JZ.
Come on you Magpies!
