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Southport 1-3 Southend United: Shrimpers seal Wembley double

Emotional Kevin Maher believes Southend United’s second trip to Wembley inside 12 months is just what the long-suffering fans deserve.

By Matty Hurst

SOUTHPORT 1
Sze 30
 

SOUTHEND UNITED 3
Kendall 53, 75, Bridge 55

 
Emotional Kevin Maher believes Southend United’s second trip to Wembley inside 12 months is just what the long-suffering fans deserve.
The Shrimpers booked their place under the arch with a hard-fought victory over battling National League North side Southport in front of a capacity 5,600 crowd at Haig Avenue.
And much like their run to Wembley in the National League Play-Offs last May, they had to do it the hard way after Chris Sze had given Southport a shock first-half lead.
Two goals in as many minu...

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