Match Report
Southend United, 23rd on 45 points, faced a 28-point deficit to Tranmere Rovers (6th, 73). Recent form flatters Southend United's table spot — 10th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 23rd. In league terms the two rates read 0.63/1.26 for Southend United and 1.2/1.09 for Tranmere Rovers (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.18.
Across 7 recorded meetings, Southend United have 2 wins to Tranmere Rovers's 2, with 3 draws, at 1.71 goals per meeting. The fixture trends low-scoring: over two goals in just 14% of the meetings.
The match was played at Roots Hall Stadium (capacity 12,392). On the scoreboard, Tranmere Rovers led 2-0 at the break, and no goals arrived after the restart: 0-2 the final score.
Goal scorers
Tranmere Rovers: Paul Lewis (8'), George Ray (24')
Key stats
Possession: Southend United 41% · Tranmere Rovers 59% · Total shots: 8-11 · On target: 2-4 · Corners: 2-7