WARRINGTON Town – with new signing Luke Duffy in tow – fell to a heavy pre-season defeat on Tuesday night.

The highly-rated midfielder's signing from Lower Breck was confirmed prior to kick off and he was thrust straight into the starting XI to face Southport at Cantilever Park.

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However, the National League North side managed by former Town man Liam Watson ran out 4-0 victors.

Jack Sampson, Mo Ali, Marcus Carver and George Newell were on target for a Southport side that also included former Town man Dylan Vassallo.

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