Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Grimsby Town (6th, 77 pts) held a 19-point advantage over Southend United (13th, 58 pts). Southend United's recent output outran their position: 5th on form over five rounds, 13th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.02/1.39 for Southend United and 1.55/1.05 for Grimsby Town (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.37.
Southend United's unbeaten run stood at 11, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Grimsby Town entered with three wins in a row.
Roots Hall Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 12,392. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-0.
Goal scorers
Southend United: Sam Dalby (62')
Key stats
Possession: Southend United 58% · Grimsby Town 42% · Total shots: 10-7 · On target: 4-4 · Corners: 7-4