SOUTHEND-ON-SEA, England (Interstat) — Southend United delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over Truro City in an FA Trophy match Saturday at Roots Hall Stadium.

Harry Cardwell opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, with Jack Bridge adding a second in first-half stoppage time. Josh Walker extended the lead in the 64th minute. The comprehensive win defied a pregame statistical projection that narrowly favored Truro City, instead highlighting Southend’s control.

The result advances Southend United in the competition, improving its tournament record to one win and no losses. Truro City’s struggles continued, falling to 0-1 in the FA Trophy and 3-14-3 across all competitions this season. Southend United now holds an overall record of 1-0-2.