SOUTHPORT 2 BLYTH SPARTANS 3
By Rob Urwin

AFTER four clean sheets in a row it took the visitors just seven minutes to put a dent in that record when a defensive lapse allowed JJ Hooper the easiest of chances to tap home from close range. It was Hooper again in the 25th minute who increased the lead but this time it was a fantastic strike from 25 yards that flew past Chris Renshaw in the home goal.
Southport pulled a goal back against the run of play after fine interplay down the left between Richie Bennett and Danny Lloyd ended with Lloyd firing home from six yards.
Blyth restored t...