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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming National League North clash between Southport and Scarborough Athletic is set for 03.01.2026 at 15:00. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this National League North encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Southport, currently sitting 19 in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Scarborough Athletic, positioned 7, aim to continue their climb up the National League North table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 03.01.2026
- Kickoff: 15:00
- Favorite: Scarborough Athletic
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on 30.08.2025, finishing Scarborough Athletic 2-0 Southport.
Southport Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Southport squad has been dominant at home throughout the National League North 2026 campaign.
Fans searching for the Southport lineup today or Southport starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Southport home performances:
Date Event Score 30.12.2025 Southport vs Curzon Ashton 2 - 4 26.12.2025 Marine vs Southport 4 - 2 20.12.2025 Southport vs Worksop Town 1 - 1
Scarborough Athletic Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Scarborough Athletic have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s National League North game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: 7
- Recent head-to-head record: Scarborough Athletic 2-0 Southport
- Wins this season over Southport: 2
Recent away match stats for Scarborough Athletic:
Date Event Score 30.12.2025 Spennymoor Town FC vs Scarborough Athletic 1 - 1 26.12.2025 Scarborough Athletic vs Darlington 0 - 1 20.12.2025 Peterborough Sports vs Scarborough Athletic 0 - 4
Prediction and Final Word
As of 03.01.2026, odds point to Scarborough Athletic as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Southport and Scarborough Athletic lineups for the National League North 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
