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Southend United 1-2 Carlisle United: Deadly duo deliver for leaders as Cumbrians sink Shrimps

Southend United boss Kevin Maher felt his side did not deserve their defeat to table-topping Carlisle United at Roots Hall.

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The Non-League Football Paper Team
9 November 2025

Chris Conn-Clarke punches the air in delight after scoring Carlisle’s opening goal

By Jason Creasey

SOUTHEND UNITED 1
Austin 31

CARLISLE UNITED 2
Conn-Clarke 19, Linney 29

Southend United boss Kevin Maher felt his side did not deserve their defeat to table-topping Carlisle United at Roots Hall.

The league leaders raced into an early two-goal lead with Chris Conn-Clarke and Regan Linney both on target in front of a fine crowd of 8,847.
But Sam Austin got the Shrimpers back into the game and Maher admitted a point was the least Southend’s play warranted.
Asked if his side deserved something from the game, Maher replied: “In a word, yes. It’s so disappointing to los...

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