Southend has won the FA Trophy, defeating Wealdstone 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw.

The Shrimpers claimed the title at Wembley Stadium, with keeper Collin Andeng-Ndi making two crucial saves in the shootout.

What happened?

Southend boss Kevin Maher said the win is a step on the journey for the club. The team had been watching on as Oldham enjoyed the spoils in the National League promotion final just a year ago.

Why it matters for Southend

This win marks a significant milestone for the club, which was on its knees a short time ago. Maher expressed his delight at winning another trophy for the football club.

What comes next?

The team will look to build on this success, with the win potentially marking the start of better days to come. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Score | 0-0 | | Penalty Score | 4-2 | | Date | |

Southend keeper Collin Andeng-Ndi spoke to TNT Sports, saying he had no words to describe the feeling. He felt confident in his abilities to come through, having worked on penalties during the week. The win is a significant achievement for the team, which had been tough to come out of the play-off. But the players and staff will be thrilled to have won a trophy at Wembley. Andeng-Ndi's confidence went sky high as soon as he knew the penalties would be taken in front of the Southend fans. The team's fans were ecstatic, with the west end of Wembley erupting in cheers as the Shrimpers lifted the trophy. It's a day that will be remembered forever, with the team finally getting a day to remember after being Wembley runners-up no more.