Southend United are back in action with a point to prove after the heartbreak of last season’s promotion near-miss. As the new National League fixtures are revealed, anticipation is growing among the Shrimpers faithful, with fans eager to see their team return to winning ways.
The season opener is a familiar challenge. Southend will head north to face Gateshead on Saturday 9th August, with a 3:00pm kick-off. It’s a fixture that’s quickly become a hard-fought rivalry over recent seasons, with both clubs sharing a mixed bag of results.
The recent head-to-head record paints a picture of closely contested battles:
- 5th May 2025 – Gateshead 0-0 Southend United (4,108 attendance)
- 28th September 2024 – Southend United 1-3 Gateshead (6,837 attendance)
- 3rd February 2024 – Southend United 0-1 Gateshead (6,372 attendance)
- 25th November 2023 – Gateshead 1-1 Southend United (1,273 attendance)
- 18th February 2023 – Southend United 1-0 Gateshead (6,765 attendance)
- 19th November 2022 – Gateshead 3-1 Southend United (1,874 attendance)
With two draws, two defeats, and just one win in their last five meetings, Maher’s side will be determined to reverse the trend and start the campaign strong. The Shrimpers’ last visit to the Gateshead International Stadium ended in a goalless stalemate—but with a fresh season ahead, fans are hoping for more cutting edge up front.
The journey back to the Football League won’t be easy, but the spirit within the club is as determined as ever. Maher has promised his squad will “attack the season from day one,” and the opening trip to Gateshead is a golden opportunity to lay down a marker.
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