CHATHAM, England (Jan. 31, 2026) (Interstat) — Southend United FC delivered a significant FA Trophy upset Saturday, defeating Chatham Town 1-0 at Bauvill Stadium.

The lone goal came in the 68th minute from defender Gus Scott-Morriss, securing the road victory. The result defied pre-match projections, as statistical models heavily favored the home side. Interstat’s ELO system gave Chatham Town a 70.3% probability to win, while its simulator predicted a 3-0 Southend victory.

The win gives Southend United a 1-0 record in the competition this season, while Chatham Town falls to 0-1. Both clubs hold identical records across all competitions.