MATCH PREVIEW | SOUTHEND UNITED

The Bees will be looking to build on from Saturday’s win at Ebbsfleet United but will face a Forest Green Rovers tomorrow night, a side unbeaten in their opening two games so far this season.

Barnet FC:

In our last outing on Tuesday night, the Bees left it late to secure all three points against a very good Forest Green Rovers side. With a dominant display from the Bees the pressure only amounted to the visitors when defender Sean Long saw his second yellow card of the game, reducing Rovers to ten men. In the dying minutes Zak Brunt was able to get himself on the ball inside the box before placing the ball past Jed Ward to seal the three points.

You can view Tuesday’s match highlights by clicking HERE.

Barnet last five results:

Barnet FC 1-0 Forest Green Rovers

Ebbsfleet United 1-2 Barnet FC

FC Halifax Town 2-1 Barnet FC

Barnet FC 2-0 AFC Wimbledon

Hornchurch FC 0-1 Barnet FC

From the dugout:

Connor Smith spoke to us pre-match and you can view his interview by clicking HERE.

Southend United

Today’s visitors have entertained a good start to the season picking up five points from their opening their games. In their last fixture they claimed a convincing win against Boston United at Roots Hall. A first half goal from Harry Cardwell and a second half goal from Gus Scott-Morriss sealed the win for the hosts.

Southend United last five results:

Southend United 2-0 Boston United

Hartlepool 3-3 Southend United

Southend United 0-2 York City

Chelmsford City 0-1 Southend United

Ballyfermot 0-0 Southend United

In the opposite dugout:

Southend United are currently managed by former Bristol Rovers caretaker boss Kevin Maher. Having played over 350 games for Southend the former Tottenham academy player become manager of the Essex side in 2021 where he has remained since. He has since been linked with moves to management roles in the EFL but has remained committed to the Shrimpers National League campaigns.

Ones to watch

Southend this week signed former Hull and Luton midfielder George Moncur who will be looking to bring his experience and flare to the National League this season. After featuring over thirty times for Leyon Orient in League One last season he now is teaming up with play-off hopefuls Southend.

Last time these two sides met:

The last time these two sides met was late last year when Oluwo’s 84^th minute goal at the Hive ensured the Bees took all three points against Southend. Just four days after the boxing day clash at Roots Hall where the Bees were also the winners in this one.

Ticket News:

Tickets for today’s fixture can be purchased HERE.