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Southend United 2-0 Forest Green Rovers - Golding Strike Sets the Tone
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2026
English National League
Forest Green Rovers
Gus Scott-Morriss sealed the result with a 72nd-minute finish to secure all three points
James Golding opened the scoring inside three minutes to give the hosts an early advantage
Match Report
Southend United
Southend United claimed a 2-0 home victory over Forest Green Rovers in the English National League at Roots Hall
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Key Takeaways
- • Southend United claimed a 2-0 home victory over Forest Green Rovers in the English National League at Roots Hall
- • James Golding opened the scoring inside three minutes to give the hosts an early advantage
- • Gus Scott-Morriss sealed the result with a 72nd-minute finish to secure all three points
Southend, England, ENG — Southend United controlled proceedings from the opening whistle at Roots Hall, earning a clean-sheet victory over Forest Green Rovers in English National League action. An early strike set the tone, and a second-half goal put the result beyond doubt.
GOALS:- 3' James Golding - Southend United- 72' Gus Scott-Morriss - Southend United
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Southend United: James Golding - Early goal inside three minutes set the platform for the win- Forest Green Rovers: No standout performer - visitors unable to create a meaningful response
KEY STAT: Southend United kept a clean sheet while scoring in both halves, with their opener arriving inside the first three minutes of the match.
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