Braintree Town 2, Southend United 3

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, England (Interstat) — Southend United opened its National League campaign with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Braintree Town on Friday, overcoming a late surge from the visitors at Roots Hall Stadium. The match, played on April 3, 2026, defied a conservative pregame projection and saw substitutes play a decisive role in the final outcome. The result immediately separated the two sides in the early standings, with Southend United beginning the season with a win and Braintree Town starting with a loss. Southend United established what appeared to be a commanding lead in the first half, thanks entirely to forward… Read more...