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The Latest Breaking News from Southend United

2025–26 National League Playoffs: Fixtures, Dates, Teams in Contention

Six teams go head-to-head battling for one coveted place in the English Football League.

Sports Illustrated

Oldham 3-2 Southend (aet): Latics promoted to EFL after playoff final drama – as it happened

Oldham Athletic came from behind with two goals in two minutes to beat Southend United in the National League playoff final and earn a place in League Two

The Guardian - UK

The accidental Shrimper: American student becomes Southend fan after boarding wrong boat

A 21-year-old student from Arizona accidentally became a Southend United supporter on Saturday after boarding the wrong boat in London

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Liverpool 2-1 Brighton, Bournemouth 2-1 Manchester City and FA Cup first round – as it happened

Liverpool come from behind to beat Brighton, Manchester City and Arsenal lose, while Forest go third with comfortable win over West Ham

The Guardian - UK

‘Beyond the 11th hour’: Southend United avoid winding-up order

After the Southend chairman agreed a deal with a former club sponsor, the Custodians of Southend United is set to take over National League club

The Guardian - UK

Southend United 'hold talks with Rangers' over pre-season friendly

Southend United are reportedly in talks with Rangers over a pre-season friendly match.

The National (Scotland)

‘Ryan Reynolds never had to deal with this’: the slow death and (possible) rebirth of Southend United

The long read: In 20 years, this Essex club has tumbled down the leagues and seen its ground fall apart. Is a revival finally coming – or will hopes be dashed again?

The Guardian - UK

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Ranked! The 10 best Hummel football kits ever

FFT counts down the snazziest strips produced by the iconic Danish brand

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Man City 2-0 Sheffield Utd, Villa 3-2 Burnley: Premier League clockwatch – as it happened

Manchester City get comfortable 2-0 win over Sheffield United in a busy afternoon of Premier League action

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s so the young players can have a better future’: why Afghanistan’s men are on strike

Southend United midfielder Noor Husin is one of 18 players protesting against the way they have been treated by the country’s football federation and alleged corruption.

The Guardian - UK

Winding-up petition against Southend United dismissed after club clears tax debt

HM Revenue and Customs told a High Court hearing the petition had been ‘paid in full’.

The Independent UK

‘We’ve got our club back’: Southend fans celebrate win and takeover deal

Tuesday’s victory over Oxford City came after a sale, led by Australian investor Justin Rees, had been agreed at the last minute

The Guardian - UK

Australian buying English fifth tier club Southend

Struggling English soccer club Southend United, whose town is more famous for its pier than its sport, has been rescued by Australian businessman Justin Rees.

AAP

Luis Rubiales and a scandal showing no sign of an end any time soon

In today’s Football Daily: Luis Rubiales, Southend United and an unhappy lion

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The Independent UK

Judge gives Southend United more time to clear tax debt but issues warning

Judge Sebastian Prentis considered the National League club’s case at an Insolvency and Companies Court hearing in London.

The Independent UK

Southend United given more time to clear tax debt

Chairman Ron Martin told a judge on Wednesday that more time was needed to complete a sale of the club.

The Independent UK

Southend United secure court order over player payments to help ensure survival

A lawyer for the club told a judge they would ‘simply cease to exist’ if payments to playing staff and for the filing of accounts were not made.

Daily Mirror

The Rock set to follow Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham lead amid non-league takeover plot

Hollywood megastar Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson could be involved in a documentary project at non-league Southend United - if a potential takeover of the club goes through

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The Independent UK

Southend United given time to clear £275,000 tax debt

Judge Mark Mullen made his decision after considering arguments from lawyers at an Insolvency and Companies Court hearing in London.

The Guardian - UK

As Southend face 18th winding-up petition, is there hope for the future?

National League club is back in court under divisive chairman Ron Martin amid protests from fans – but all is not lost

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