The Blues head to Roots Hall to face Southend United in the Enterprise National League this weekend.
Here's all the details you need regarding this Saturday's fixture, and our opponents:
MATCH DETAILS
Opponents – Southend United
Competition – Enterprise National League
Location – Roots Hall
Date – Saturday 8 November
Time – 5:30pm
FACTFILE
Founded – 1906
Nickname – The Shrimpers
Manager – Kevin Maher
Previous season finish – 7th in the Enterprise National League
OPPOSITION PLAYER TO WATCH
Southend United’s right-back Gus Scott-Morriss has quietly become one of the Enterprise National League’s most complete wide defenders. After a standout 2024-25 campaign, he’s continued that form into the new season with three goals and one assist in 14 appearances - impressive numbers for a defender operating up and down the right flank.
At 28-years-old, Scott-Morriss brings both maturity and energy. His ability to surge forward, deliver quality crosses and arrive late in the box makes him a constant threat, while his defensive awareness ensures Southend maintain balance when he pushes on. A tireless engine, he embodies the modern wing-back role: attack-minded, relentless and technically sharp.
With the Shrimpers pushing for promotion, Scott-Morriss’ consistency and leadership down the right could prove pivotal. If he continues at this level, it’s only a matter of time before higher-league clubs take notice. This makes him a player the Blues will need to keep a particularly close eye on this Saturday.
PREVIOUS MEETINGS
20 March 2010 – Southend United 2-2 Carlisle United
23 August 2014 – Carlisle United 1-1 Southend United
28 February 2015 – Southend United 2-0 Carlisle United
19 September 2020 – Carlisle United 2-0 Southend United
3 April 2021 – Southend United 0-2 Carlisle United
RECENT RESULTS
Saturday 11 October 2025 – Southend United 4-1 Folkestone Invicta (Emirates FA Cup)
Saturday 18 October 2025 – Morecambe 0-3 Southend United
Saturday 25 October – Southend United 2-0 Brackley Town
Saturday 1 November 2025 – Wealdstone 1-0 Southend United (Emirates FA Cup)
Wednesday 5 November 2025 – Woking 1-1 Southend United
TICKET INFORMATION
We will be backed by over 500 supporters in Southend – tickets can be purchased HERE!
They will also be available on matchday from the BTMK Box Office at the main entrance to Roots Hall with a £2 increase.
HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN
UK-based fans can listen to full match commentary via BBC Radio Cumbria on BBC Sounds.
International supporters will also be able to access audio coverage via BBC.com and the BBC App.
MATCH OFFICIALS
Referee – Michael Barlow
Assistant Referee 1 – James Hurst
Assistant Referee 2 – Robert Evans
Fourth Official – Dan Blades
