Southend United will compete in the Isuzu FA Trophy semi-final for the first time in the club’s history when they play Southport on 28 March 2026. This landmark match for the team from Southend-on-Sea, Essex, will take place at Haig Avenue with a 15:00 kick-off.
With the away ticket allocation already sold out, the club has released #RHLive online match passes so supporters can watch the game from home. According to The FA, the winner of this tie will progress to the final held at Wembley Stadium on 17 May 2026.
Supporters also have the option to attend a live screening of the match at Roots Hall in the East Stand. Tickets for the stadium event are priced at £5 for adults and £1 for children and concessions, and former defender Mark Phillips will be at the ground to provide commentary.
The team reached this stage of the competition after a 2-1 victory against Horsham on 28 February 2026. Goals from Keenan Appiah-Forson and Jack Bridge at the Fusion Aviation Community Stadium secured the win that sent the club into the final four.
This cup run is the furthest the club has gone in the tournament since it first entered in 2021. The players are aiming to return to Wembley after a narrow 3-2 loss in the National League promotion final at the same venue last season.
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