The countdown is on for one of the most anticipated England. National league. North fixtures of the week. Southport and Bedford Town will lock horns on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 16:00 at Home Arena in Germany. The man with the whistle is Marco Fritz, a well-known figure in German football. Conditions are forecast to be Partly cloudy, 18°C. On the injury front, Southport are sweating on the fitness of Schmidt, and Bedford Town will be monitoring Schneider closely. Historical data shows: Bedford Town 0 - 4 Southport (2025). Bedford Town 1 - 3 Southport (2023). Bedford Town 0 - 3 Southport (2023). Bedford Town 3 - 1 Southport (2023). Bedford Town 4 - 0 Southport (2022). Score prediction: 0:0.