By Matty Hurst

SOUTHPORT 2 HYDE UNITED 1
SOUTHPORT held on to a 2-1 win in order to progress past the second qualifying round after successive defeats at this stage in previous years.
In the eight meetings between these sides, it’s typically been Southport who have taken the spoils, winning four and losing one, and the first half started in similar fashion.
The Sandgrounders took the lead after Tunde Owolabi’s flick forced Marcus Carver into an inventive finish with his heel, catching out the visitors.
Hyde could have equalised via chances for Connor Heath and captain Jack...