Match Summary

A trio of headed goals for Southend United and a red card for Halifax’s Adam Adetoro made it a tough afternoon for FC Halifax Town in Essex. The match, played at Roots Hall, showcased the home side’s aerial dominance and tactical superiority.

Match Context

Coming into the match, Southend United held fourth position in the National League table, while FC Halifax Town were positioned in 14th place. Southend entered the game after a 3-2 loss at Wealdstone during the week, though they maintained an impressive unbeaten home record, having secured a 2-0 victory over Tamworth and draws against both York City and Hartlepool United.

Key Moments

The Shaymen nearly made the perfect start when Harris had an early opportunity after debutant Devonport’s low cross found him in a promising position, but his strike was blocked and went behind for a corner.

The match was ultimately settled in the closing stages, with Southend sealing their victory in the 90th minute when Bridge set up Austin, who found Scott-Morriss for a headed finish to make it 2-0. After 14 minutes of added time, Goodliffe added a third header to complete the scoring.

Implications

Under the management of Kevin Maher, Southend United continue to demonstrate their strength at home this season, maintaining their unbeaten record at Roots Hall. This comprehensive victory strengthens their position in the promotion race and highlights their aerial prowess, while Halifax will need to regroup after a challenging afternoon in Essex.