Oxford City produced an impressive away performance to defeat Southport FC 3-1 at Haig Avenue. The visitors were clinical in the first half, scoring twice to take a commanding lead into the break. Southport came out with more purpose in the second half and pulled a goal back to give themselves hope. However, any momentum was quickly halted as Oxford City restored their two-goal advantage shortly after, effectively killing the game as a contest. The win is a significant boost for Oxford City's survival hopes, moving them out of the relegation zone, while Southport's inconsistent home form continues to be a concern. The Southport manager criticized a lack of intensity in the first half, and the Oxford City boss hailed a "complete performance."