Formby beat Southport in tussle at top

In another fascinating game in the Craven Minor League Premiership, both teams went into the game sharing the top spot and as always the game was played like a Merseyside Derby.

Southport FC dominated the midfield in the first half and always looked as if they had an extra player and were allowed too much time and space.

It was only great goalkeeping from David Meadow in the Formby goal that kept the score down to 1-0 to at half time.

Formby came flying out of the traps in the second half.

They were first to most balls, won most tackles and created numerous chances.

Two goals from a Harry Forsyth free kick and a real poacher’s goal from Tom Harrison, who followed up a great save from the Southport keeper, put Formby ahead.

Tom was a constant threat in the second half with phenomenal pace.

The second half performance from Formby was really impressive with Man of the Match Jack Lemmens taking control in midfield, but every player was outstanding in that second half, from the keeper to Tom Harrison and Dan Griffin up front.