Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Southend United (6th, 81 pts) held a 22-point advantage over Boston United (12th, 59 pts). Boston United's recent output outran their position: 3rd on form over five rounds, 12th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.37/1.46 for Boston United and 1.8/1.02 for Southend United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.46.
Boston United had not won in 7 games. 5 matches unbeaten backed Southend United's arrival, having scored in 12 consecutive games. From the last five rounds, Boston United held 2 points of 15 and Southend United 13.
The Jakemans Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 6,643. On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 4 second-half goals set the final 3-3.
Goal scorers
Boston United: Lenell John-Lewis (28'), Lenell John-Lewis (58'), Frankie Maguire (54') · Southend United: Andrew Dallas (19'), Andrew Dallas (66'), Slavi Spasov (81')
Key stats
Possession: Boston United 54% · Southend United 46% · Total shots: 7-8 · On target: 4-5 · Corners: 6-3