Match Preview: Southend v Rochdale

Southend are in action tonight when they entertain Rochdale following their 1-0 defeat to Torquay last weekend.

Blues boss Phil Brown said that his staff were 'hurt': "The players, staff and management were all hurting after Saturday's defeat,"

"We weren't at our best and unfortunately the run came to an end."

The visitors, Rochdale, come into tonight's match on the back of a 2-1 defeat to Fleetwood, with their last away win over a month ago.

The previous result saw the Dale's run out 4-2 winners at home to the Shrimpers, coming after Southend's defeat in the JPT final last season.

Match action is available on Southend's Twitter feed (@SUFCRootsHall) with live commentary available on BBC Essex from 7pm. Reaction will be available soon after.