National League North

Late fightback stuns Blues in derby duel

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
22 March 2026

TWO goals in added time turned the game on its head and earned Southport a hard earned victory at their north-west neighbours.
Chester looked set for three points as the fourth official’s board was held high indicating seven minutes extra.
The home side where leading through a 56th-minute goal from Dylan Mottley-Henry, however Ports never-say-die attitude, which has been a feature of their performances in recent weeks, kicked in.
The visitors where awarded a corner on the right, the home defence didn’t clear the cross , which allowed Chris Cze, who is on loan from Wigan Ath...

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