Jenkins delivers blow for Bentley

By Ross Jackson

MORPETH TOWN 3
SOUTHPORT 0
MORPETH TOWN secured safe passage to the next round with a dominant win over higher-league opponent Southport.
The Highwaymen scored at key moments in the game, leading 2-0 in the first half after Sam Hodgson and Will Jenkins had netted, with Hodgson adding a penalty just before the hour-mark.
Jim Bentley’s Southport looked lively down both flanks but received little change from the home side’s full-backs.
A solid start allowed the home side to take the lead after 15 minutes through striker Hodgson.
A Liam Noble free-kick ...

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