Southend United host AFC Fylde in a key National League fixture at Roots Hall this Saturday. The match is a direct contest between two sides pushing for the promotion play-offs.
Southend sit third in the table with 21 points from 11 games, one point ahead of their visitors who are fifth. Their recent form has been mixed, with a 1-1 draw at Eastleigh last time out following a heavy home defeat to Barrow.
Recent form and head-to-head
AFC Fylde, meanwhile, come into the game off a 2-0 home loss to Carlisle. In recent meetings, Southend have had the upper hand, winning two of the last three encounters, including a 2-0 victory in January 2025.
Team news
Southend are expected to field a settled side, with the attacking duo of Paul Omochere and Ryan Colclough likely to start after combining for the goal against Eastleigh. The team has been potent in attack this season, scoring 26 league goals. Check the latest squad information for any updates.
The match kicks off at 3pm local time on Saturday, October 3rd.
