The Second 45 | Southend vs The Top 7

In this episode of The Custard Splat, Scott W and Scott B break down Southend United’s recent results against Truro City and Carlisle United, and ask a serious question…

Are Southend becoming a second half team?

With another slow start at Roots Hall and a battling point away at Carlisle, the conversation turns to whether the Shrimpers are giving themselves too much to do in games.

We also dive into a fascinating Top 8 mini-league, analysing how promotion contenders including Rochdale, York City, Carlisle United, Boreham Wood, Forest Green, Scunthorpe and Halifax have performed against each other this season.

The numbers reveal a few uncomfortable truths about Southend’s record against the division’s strongest sides and raise an important question ahead of the run-in.

Because if Southend reach the play-offs… these are the teams they will have to beat.

Episode includes:

Truro 1-1 reaction

Carlisle 2-2 analysis

The ongoing goalkeeper discussion

The National League Top 8 mini-league

Can Southend compete with the promotion contenders?

If Southend want promotion, one thing is clear:

We can’t keep turning up after half-time

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