Easter Monday usually has a lot riding on it and at the Kuflink Stadium this Bank Holiday, visitors Southend United likely need all three points if they are to take their play-off hopes into next weekend.
Form guide
Southend’s need for the three points was made more vital by their Good Friday Essex derby at home to Braintree Town where they were frustrated in a 0-0 draw. They currently sit five points outside the play-offs with three games to go. The Shrimpers have only picked up one win in their previous five fixtures – at home to Oldham – after a nine-game unbeaten run before that. Southend’s last away win, their only win on the road of the last seven, was at Eastleigh last month.
Previous affairs
There have only been three of them and Southend have had the upper hand over the Fleet at Roots Hall – but in Good Friday’s fixture here last season the spoils were shared when Dominic Poleon equalised Harry Cardwell’s opener.
Who’s who?
Gus Scott-Morriss is Southend’s leading goalscorer this season with 17 goals from a full-back position. The 27-year-old has featured over 100 times having previously played at the Kuflink Stadium for Royston Town in the FA Trophy.
Former Leyton Orient and Charlton striker Macauley Bonne signed with Southend in September 2024. With 85 goals in nearly 300 appearances throughout his career, Bonne has also played for the likes of Colchester United, Gillingham and Ipswich.
Goalkeeper Nick Hayes was bought from Barnet this season, having played for Solihull Moors on loan against the Fleet last season. He might come under pressure for his place now that previous No.1 Collin Andeng-Ndi is back from injury.
The manager
Kevin Maher – assisted by former Fleet player of the year Mark Bentley – took the reins at Southend during the 2021/22 season and has managed over 170 games with the club. During his playing career, Maher played for Southend as well as Gillingham.
Season tickets
Fleet supporters can purchase/renew their Season Tickets for 2025/26 from 5pm at the main reception.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased here in advance. A reminder that home supporters are advised to purchase their tickets in advance.
There will be no tickets on the day for visiting supporters. Gates open at 1.00pm.
Car-parking is available for the special matchday price of £3 at Ebbsfleet International Car Park C. This is cash only and parking is available from 12:30pm. Please make sure you get a ticket from the steward in attendance and not from the ticketing machines which will not apply the discounted matchday price.
Supporters are reminded that alcohol will not be permitted to be consumed within view of the pitch and that matches will be segregated as required at the Swanscombe End (or the far end of it). Please cooperate with the instructions of our security team and stewards.
The Rose pub
A reminder that The Rose pub is open to home and away supporters. Located close to both the ground and Northfleet and Ebbsfleet stations, it’s an ideal venue for that pre-match drink.
Away supporters
Website : visitors’ guide
Away fans have access to refreshments, food and a bar in the Swanscombe End. Our popular Eat Street van will be available for food (hot dogs and burgers) and beverages. Beers on tap include Fosters, Cruzcampo, Brixton Reliance, Inchs Cider, found in the away facility, clearly visible between the standing terrace and seating area. Both non-alcoholic and alcoholic refreshments along with sausage rolls and pasties can also be found in this bar.
Programmes
Programmes are £3 and can be pre-ordered online with your ticket, or through our online club shop here. In the ground, you can purchase in the club shop, just past the main home turnstiles, at the Plough End social club and for away fans in the Old Sponsors Lounge/portakabin bar. Please note, pre-ordered programmes must be collected from the club shop at the main reception entrance BEFORE entering the ground.
