Southend United achieved a convincing 3-0 triumph against Altrincham at Roots Hall, extending their strong home record and improving their league standing. The Shrimpers established control early on, showcasing a decisive approach that proved too potent for Altrincham.
The scoring commenced in the ninth minute when Oliver Coker put Southend United ahead. Nathan Ralph extended the lead ten minutes later, placing the home team in a commanding position. Altrincham found it difficult to make an impact, and Dan Sassi was cautioned in the 28th minute for a foul, reflecting their defensive struggles.
In the second half, Altrincham introduced James Gale, Lucas Weaver, and Kahrel Reddin in the 74th minute in an attempt to change the game’s dynamic. However, their task became more challenging when Dan Sassi received a second yellow card in the 86th minute, leaving Altrincham with ten players.
Capitalising on their superior numbers and Altrincham’s defensive difficulties, Southend United substitute Josh Walker scored the third goal in the 87th minute, securing a comfortable victory. This result maintains Southend United’s seventh position in the English National League with 35 points from 19 matches. Altrincham remain in 15th place, having accumulated 23 points from 20 games.
