Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Southend United (6th, 81 pts) held a 47-point advantage over Truro City (24th, 34 pts). Truro City had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 18th in the league over the last five rounds against 24th overall. Against a league average of 1.46 goals per team per game, Southend United ran at 1.8 scored and 1.02 conceded, Truro City at 0.91 and 1.57.
Five consecutive defeats weighed on Truro City. The five-game form split read 9/15 points for Southend United against 0/15 for Truro City.
Roots Hall Stadium, capacity 12,392, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Truro City led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-1.
Goal scorers
Southend United: Charley Kendall (52') · Truro City: Rekeil Pyke (32')
Key stats
Possession: Southend United 66% · Truro City 34% · Total shots: 23-15 · On target: 8-5 · Corners: 13-3