Southend United welcome Yeovil Town to Roots Hall for a National League fixture on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The 12:30pm kick-off will be broadcast live on DAZN.
Southend finished the 2025 season in a strong 6th place, securing 81 points from 46 games with a record of 23 wins, 12 draws, and 11 losses. Their recent form of WLWWD and a goal difference of +36, having scored 83 goals and conceded 47, shows a competitive side. They ended the campaign 27 points behind champions York.
The game takes place at Roots Hall Stadium on Victoria Avenue in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. Yeovil Town supporters have been allocated the Solopress North Bank stand. For fans unable to travel, Yeovil Town will provide a free live screening at Huish Park in the Alec Stock Lounge, with doors opening at 11am. This offers an alternative way to follow the action.
Ticket prices for Yeovil Town supporters attending the match at Roots Hall are set at specific levels. An adult ticket costs £23.00. Concessions are available for seniors aged 63 and over at £18.00, and for young adults aged 17 to 22 also at £18.00. Junior tickets for ages 9 to 16 are priced at £12.00, while children aged 8 and under can enter for £8.00. A carer accompanying a supporter is admitted free of charge. The club advises purchasing tickets in advance via the Southend United ticketing platform.
Roots Hall is accessible by both road and rail. For those driving, the stadium is reachable from the A127. The closest railway stations are Prittlewell, which is about a 15-minute walk from the ground, and Southend Victoria and Southend Central, which are also within walking distance. Planning your journey using our fixtures page can help coordinate travel for this and future away days.
Southend-on-Sea is a seaside town on the Thames Estuary with several attractions for fans making a day of it. The famous Southend Pier stretches more than a mile into the estuary. Adventure Island offers amusement park rides on the seafront, while the Cliffs Pavilion provides scenic views across the coastline. For history enthusiasts, Southchurch Hall is a notable medieval moated house. Checking the standings page can add context to the day's sporting importance.
Yeovil Town, managed by Billy Rowley, will be looking to start the new season strongly against a Southend side that proved its quality last term. The Shrimpers' squad, which you can review on our squad page, will aim to build on their positive goal difference from the previous campaign. The match kicks off at 12:30pm on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
