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 · Dec 23, 2025
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 · Jun 1, 2025
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 The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2025
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 · Nov 2, 2024
‘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 · Jun 26, 2024
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) · May 28, 2024
‘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 · May 2, 2024
Ranked! The 10 best Hummel football kits ever FFT counts down the snazziest strips produced by the iconic Danish brand FourFourTwo · Apr 5, 2024
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 · Dec 30, 2023
‘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 · Nov 8, 2023
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 · Oct 4, 2023
‘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 · Oct 3, 2023
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 · Oct 3, 2023
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 The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2023
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023 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 · Jul 12, 2023 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 · May 31, 2023 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 · May 26, 2023 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
The Independent UK · May 17, 2023 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 · May 16, 2023 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