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🔜 Our second game at Roots Hall this week, and another strong test awaits. See you tomorrow for the visit of AFC Wimbledon 👊

⏱️ The countdown to the new season is on! 🎟️ Tickets for our opening match of the 2025/26 Enterprise National League campaign at Gateshead are available now.
👋 It was great to welcome so many of you back to Roots Hall on Tuesday night. 🎟️ Join us tomorrow as Saturday afternoon football returns to SS2.
🔙 Back at Roots Hall against League One opposition once more. 🔍 Get the lowdown on AFC Wimbledon ahead of our lunchtime fixture tomorrow.
🥂 Are you a college or university student looking for work experience in events or hospitality? 📋 We're looking for two matchday commercial assistants to help out during the 2025/26 season.
🏟️ We're able to provide an update on the progress of the Roots Hall Redevelopment Feasibility Study. Read more ⤵️
⚽️ The @SUFCCommunity College Academy Programme is holding trials during the week commencing August 4. 📺 Find out more about the programme and how to sign up for trials: tinyurl.com/SUFCCollegeTri…
🎟️ Tickets are on sale for our trip to Slough Town. Follow the Shrimpers to Arbour Park 👇
🤝 Sam Austin talks getting along with his new teammates and building up for a new season. Catch the full interview below ⬇️
🗣️ "The intensity and application of everyone was good." Kevin Maher assesses our first home pre-season fixture against Luton Town 🔽
FULL-TIME: Southend 0-2 Luton A really good test for Kevin Maher's Shrimpers against League One opposition in our first pre-season outing at Roots Hall 🤝

Nordas scores to double Luton's lead. 80' // 🦐 0-2 🎩
Parillon stings the hands of Keeley from 18 yards. 77' // 🦐 0-1 🎩
Tonight's attendance is 1,919 which includes 179 from Luton. Thank you for your support! 75' // 🦐 0-1 🎩
Hopper goes close twice in quick succession immediately after coming on! First he hits the post after being picked out by Scott-Morriss, then another effort is saved by Keeley. 64' // 🦐 0-1 🎩
We make 10 changes just after the hour. On come: Scott-Morriss, Taylor, Gubbins, Boyes, Husin, Morton, Parillon, Coker, Kendall and Hopper. 63' // 🦐 0-1 🎩
Nelson's long range shot is parried away by Hayes. 50' // 🦐 0-1 🎩
Back underway at Roots Hall. No changes at the break for the Shrimpers. 46' // 🦐 0-1 🎩