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club · 1 Sept 2026
Woking 1-1 Southend: another lead slips as Blues lose their rhythm
Southend drew 1-1 at Woking after missing chances to settle the match. Chris B reviews the lost rhythm, defensive concerns and urgent striker need.
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club · 29 Aug 2026
Woking v Southend preview: 67 hours to answer Friday's warning
Woking v Southend preview with away tickets, Trust coach, rail, parking and accessibility details, plus the 67-hour fitness and tactical test.
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club · 29 Aug 2026
Southend 1-3 Kidderminster: Blues leave Harriers alive and pay the price
Southend lost 3-1 to Kidderminster after dominating the first half. Chris B reviews the missed chances, second contacts and defensive warning.
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podcast · 29 Aug 2026
Talking Shrimpers Podcast: the story so far
Sensei Phil tells the story of founding Talking Shrimpers, the setbacks faced along the way and the people who helped turn an idea into a worldwide Southend supporter community.
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club · 28 Aug 2026
Southend v Kidderminster preview: nine points, then the next test
Southend host Kidderminster under the Roots Hall lights looking for a fourth straight National League win. Chris B assesses the lessons from Solihull, Kidderminster's response to promotion, the tactical contest, latest team picture, ticket information and four bold podcast predictions.
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club · 23 Aug 2026
Southend win ugly at Solihull and go top
Southend beat Solihull Moors 3-1 despite a loose, unconvincing display. Our review covers the goals, errors and another strong away following.
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club · 18 Aug 2026
Solihull away: tickets, travel and why Southend must keep their edge
Plan Solihull Moors away with ticket prices, Trust coach times, parking and rail advice, plus our Southend United match outlook.
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club · 18 Aug 2026
Southend 1-0 Scunthorpe review - Roots Hall gets its answer
Josh Popoola scored on his first Southend start as the Blues beat Scunthorpe 1-0 at Roots Hall. Our review of a controlled home victory.
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club · 18 Aug 2026
Roots Hall through Bryan's lens: Southend 1-0 Scunthorpe
Sixteen photographs from Southend's 1-0 win over Scunthorpe, captured at Roots Hall by Talking Shrimpers partner photographer Bryan Rocknean.
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