Southend United secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Boston United in their English National League encounter at Roots Hall on 20 August 2024. This win marked their first encounter in three seasons, with Southend United improving their recent form. The home side dominated the match, creating several scoring opportunities and ultimately outscoring their opponents.
The match began with a bang for Southend United, as Harry Cardwell found the back of the net in just the 2nd minute, courtesy of an assist by Nathan Ralph. This early goal set the tone for the rest of the half, with Southend United controlling the pace and Boston United struggling to find their footing.
As the match progressed, Boston United began to settle in, but their efforts were hindered by a lack of precision in their attacking play. In the 24th minute, Cavanagh Miley of Southend United received a yellow card for a foul, but this did not deter the home team’s momentum.
The second half saw Southend United continue their dominance, with Gus Scott-Morriss doubling the lead in the 52nd minute. Noor Husin provided the assist for this goal, which effectively sealed the win for the home side. With this result, Southend United climbed to 10th place in the English National League standings, while Boston United remained at the bottom, still seeking their first win of the season.
Boston United responded by making tactical substitutions, introducing Tony Weston, Adam Marriott, Frankie Maguire, Dylan Hill, and Keaton Ward into the match. Despite these changes, they were unable to find a way past the Southend United defence.
Tom Leak of Boston United was given a yellow card in the 73rd minute for a foul, as the visitors’ frustration grew. Southend United also made several substitutions, bringing on George Moncur, James Morton, Joe Gubbins, and George Wind to maintain their energy levels and see out the match.
The final whistle blew with Southend United having secured a well-deserved 2-0 victory, leaving Boston United to ponder their third consecutive loss in the league. This loss marked Boston United’s worst start to the season in recent years, while Southend United’s win signalled a promising beginning to their campaign.