Bamber Bridge head to the Lancashire FA County Cup!
Bamber Bridge came from behind to beat Southport and secure a place in the Lancashire FA challenge trophy final.
21 minutes in a Macauley Wilson cross found Mark Cullen at the back post but the McMillan was equal to his attempt and tipped the ball around the post.
Danny Lloyd had a good chance for Southport in the 31st minute after he brought down a long ball well but couldn't keep his half-volley below the crossbar.
Southport opened the scoring two minutes before half-time. A Lloyd free kick found captain Adam Anson unmarked at the back post to head Southport into the lead going into half -time.
Just six minutes into the second half, a low cross from Jack Baxter was met at the front post by Harry Scarborough whose finish was pinpoint and powerful drawing Brig level.
Brig almost led minutes later after a Danny Forbes bicycle kick fell to Cullen who drew a save from McMillan from point blank range.
In the 68th minute an Adam Dodd cross found Cullen who was again thwarted by McMillan his save broke to Callum Leigh who blasted home to give Brig the lead.
Progress for Brig was secured 13 minutes from time after a clever corner routine made its way to Captain Wilson whose bullet header saw Brig take a commanding lead and a spot in the final.
Full-time score Bamber Bridge 3-1 Southport
by Noah Mills
