By Jason Creasey

SOUTHEND UNITED 3
Sandat 3, Scott-Morriss 79, 85

FC HALIFAX TOWN 0

DOUBLE TROUBLE: Gus Scott-Morriss celebrates after scoring Southend’s third goal and his second
PICTURE: Focus Images

SOUTHEND United made light of their striker shortage by convincingly disposing of FC Halifax Town at Roots Hall.
On loan Hull-City youngster Henry Sandat was the only recognised forward available to Shrimpers boss Kevin Maher.
But his side were still able to brush aside the best defence in the division to get back to winning ways.
Sandat took under three minutes to fire the Shrimpers ...