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06 Sept 2025

Southend remain bottom after Fylde end winless run

Southend remain bottom after Fylde end winless run

Fylde secured their first win in eight National League games after beating bottom-placed Southend 2-1.

Taylor O’Kane gave Fylde the lead just two minutes into the game with a free header from a corner and Gold Omotayo nearly doubled the advantage but fired wide.

Southend were forced to make a goal-line clearance from Jonathan Ustabasi’s shot and Jack Wood had a chance for the Shrimpers saved by Theo Richardson, but Harry Cardwell levelled for Southend in the 56th minute, beating the goalkeeper in a one-on-one.

Ustabasi then netted the winner for the visitors just 12 minutes later.

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