Southend given home tie in JPT semi


Southend United have been given a home tie against Millwall in the southern section semi-final of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.

The Blues beat Bristol Rovers 1-0 in their quarter final match on Wednesday evening, thanks to John White's strike.

After receiving a bye in the first round, the Blues beat Crawley Town 3-0 away.

Millwall beat Plymouth Argyle 5-3 in their area quarter final match on Tuesday, after knocking out Peterborough Utd (in round 1) and Northampton Town (in round 2).

The winners will face either Oxford United or Yeovil Town in the southern area final later in the season.

Ties to be played on the week commencing December 7th, 2015.


Regional Semi-final draws:
Fleetwood v Morecambe
Wigan v Barnsley
Oxford v Yeovil
Southend v Millwall