Richard Ponter was at the Scarborough Sports Village to catch some of the action from the action-packed encounter.
Mo Fadera put Boro in control with a couple of opportunistic efforts and centre-back also scored from close-range to make it 3-0 to the rampant Seadogs at the break.
Top scorer Rio Allan fired in a fourth goal for the hosts early in the second half, and although Southport hit back with a consolation goal, the four-goal lead was restored thanks to Allan’s great run and superb finish from the edge of the box.
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Mo Fadera celebrates scoring for Boro against Southport. Photo by Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter
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Boro's Jack Waldron is put under pressure by Southport. Photo by Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter
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Boro left-back Alex Brown takes on two Southport defenders. Photo by Richard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter
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Boro fans watch the game v Southport. Photo byRichard Ponter Photo: Richard Ponter