Former Southend United defender Peter Clarke couldn't believe his eyes when he discovered the newly-released fixture list.

Clarke, who quit Blues last week, will kick-off his Huddersfield Town career at the ground he just left - Roots Hall.

And the defender, who made 150 appearances in three years with United, will have to make sure he doesn't go in the wrong changing room.

"It is very strange the way things have worked out," said Clarke.

"Of all the teams we could've played first we got Southend, but in a way it's going to be like nothing has changed for me.

"It will be another game at Roots Hall but obviously I'll be in a different shirt this time and I must remember to go into a different changing room too."

Clarke found out the news on television and had actually forgotten the fixtures were coming out.

But he is already looking forward to the game and taking on his former team-mates.

"It will be a little strange playing against people I know so well but you have to remain professional," said the centre-back.

"You have to concentrate on the game but hopefully I will get a decent reception from the Southend fans."

The Blues full 2009/10 Coca-Cola League One fixture list can be found here.