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06 Sept 2025

Josh Walker nets winner as Southend win at Rochdale

Josh Walker nets winner as Southend win at Rochdale

Southend got back to winning ways in the National League as they beat play-off hopefuls Rochdale 1-0 at Spotland.

The Shrimpers – without a victory in three league games, but did beat Eastleigh in FA Cup qualifying last weekend – went close when Nathan Ralph headed wide from a free-kick floated into the Dale box.

Ralph then helped set up a goal for the visitors in first-half stoppage time when his knockdown from a cross fell to Josh Walker, who lashed home from close range.

Dale, looking to extend a three-match unbeaten league run, pressed for an equaliser in the second half, with Kairo Mitchell glancing over before midfielder Ryan East fired wide late on.

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