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Eastleigh 0 - 1 Southend United Author - William G Southend United secured a dramatic Emirates FA Cup win against Eastleigh at the Silverlake Stadium, with Aribim Pepple’s late goal, just two minutes from time, sending the Shrimpers into the first round proper. The match started slowly, with both sides struggling to create clear chances in the opening 15 minutes. The pace remained sluggish throughout, until Pepple broke the deadlock just before full-time. Battling past a couple of defenders on the right wing, he fired a shot beyond the goalkeeper, clinching a last-minute victory for Southend. For their efforts, Southend will now Charlton Athletic in the 1st round. They are a club that has struggled financially in recent seasons, so this victory will have been welcomed by everyone associated with the club. How the 2023/2024 FA Cup was won Southend reaction We managed to catch up with a Southend fan after the match. One told us: "That was thoroughly deserved result which reflect

Wrexham 1 - 0 Southend United Wrexham maintained their grip at the top of the National League as they ground out a narrow victory over Southend. FULL TIME | Wrexham 1-0 Southend United 🔴 A real battle ends in Wrexham claiming all three points! 🔴⚪ #WxmAFC pic.twitter.com/dFTKgHmdzR — Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) March 11, 2023 Ollie Palmer's header was well saved by Steve Arnold as the hosts pressed for an opener. However, the Southend goalkeeper then fumbled a Ben Tozer cross into his own net to give Wrexham the lead. Arnold deflected Eoghan O'Connell's shot onto a post and Dan Mooney wasted a good chance for the Shrimpers when he miskicked his effort from 12 yards. Wrexham were rewarded for their battling performance with a new club record of 25 league matches unbeaten and a 17th win in 18 home games. It was perhaps a miracle that the match had even taken place. Conditions were awful before the match, and it's credit to everyone who works for the Welsh side tha