First Time Fans
Are you coming to Roots Hall for the first time?
If you are visiting Southend United Football Club for the first time, our quick guide below will be just what you will need so your day is an entertaining one and problem-free.
Are you a First Time Fan?
Please fill out the form below if you are a first-time fan and once completed save the form and email it over to (matchday.experience@southend-united.co.uk) and then you will receive a confirmation email.
Then on the chosen matchday, you will receive a certificate and a badge which will be presented to you by our club mascot Sammy the Shrimp.
Please ensure that you have purchased a match ticket before completing the form below.
The certificate collection point will be situated next to the Ticket Office in a marque and can be collected between the times of 2.00-2.30pm.
On the chosen game that you will be attending we will make sure there is a pitchside announcement welcoming you to the match, so listen out before the game for your name to be readout.
Our Welcome Guide
Becoming a Junior Blue and Purchasing Match Tickets
If you are also interested in becoming a Junior Blue all the information you will need to know about signing up can be found by clicking here.
There are three ways to purchase tickets for our home matches: in person, online or over the telephone.
Ticket Office:
The Blues Box Office is situated at the main entrance to Roots Hall, along with the Club Shop. You will be asked a couple of details, just so we can pull up your information, or find out if you’re purchasing for the first time.
The Box Office is open right up until kick-off on matchday, as well as after, for you to buy future tickets.
Our Opening hours:
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm
Midweek games: 9:30am-7:45pm & 30 minutes after the final whistle
Saturday: 10am-3pm & 30 minutes after the final whistle
Sunday: Closed
Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here.
All home league matches are available to purchase via our online ticketing system, and most away league games (subject to circumstances). All you have to do is register yourself, purchase your tickets, and choose either collection/delivery.
Phone:
If you wish to order your tickets via the telephone, just call 08444 770077. You can arrange a collection or delivery date – whichever suits you best. For full terms and conditions please check www.southendunited.co.uk/tickets.
Directions to Roots Hall
By Car: From M25 take Junction 29 and follow the A127 to Southend. Continue towards the town centre, through the lights. At the next roundabout turn right (3rd turning), continuing on the A127. The ground is on the right just past the next traffic lights.
By Train: The closest station to the ground is Prittlewell on the Abellio Greater Anglia service, which is about a five-minute walk away. It is served by trains from London Liverpool Street. As you exit the station walk up the hill and turn right, then follow the road until you come to a crossroad with traffic lights. On your right will be the ‘Fish House’, fish and chip shop. Pass this, cross at the lights and turn right. Walk about 100 yards and the ground is tucked away on your left.
Other stations in Southend include Southend Victoria (Abellio Greater Anglia), Southend Central (C2C) and Southend East (C2C).
Parking
If you’re driving to Roots Hall we, unfortunately, do not offer any parking at the ground, but Southend High School for boys charge just £5 for parking on a matchday and is located a short 10 minute walk away from the ground.
If parking is unavailable here then we recommend searching for an available space nearby.
Food
There are many places around or inside the ground to get something to eat from, these include:
South-East Corner: A food bar is in the south-east corner which is for those sitting in the Trade Price Cars South Stand.
The Tunnel: Situated in the East Stand tunnel, reached via the Far Post Bar entrance to the ground.
East Stand Food Bar: Accessed via the north-east turnstiles, it is above the Groundsman's Bar.
West Bar Burger Unit: This is right next to the West Stand Bar for those sat in the West Stand.
Sammy's Snack Shack: This is opposite the Family Room in the South Stand, at the back of the Rayleigh Karting Family Area.
Drink
Southend United also have plenty of places fans can go for a drink, these are;
Shrimpers Bar: Located in the East Stand, head down the stairs in the top car park. Open to away fans.
Far Post Bar: Directly above Shrimpers Bar.
Groundsman's Arms: Located next to turnstiles 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 12A (north-east),
West Stand Bar: For those going through turnstiles 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26.
Family Bar: At the back of the Family Stand.
Stadium Seating plan
Club shop
The Club Shop is open on a matchday to kit yourself out in Southend United merchandise. On matchdays is open from 10am-3pm while it is open 9:30-5pm Monday to Friday. Click here to head to the Club Shop website.
Family Seating section
The Trade Price Cars South Stand: The South Stand is a two-tier stand that is used for home fans only. The upper part of the South Stand holds 935 fans.
The Rayleigh Karting Family Stand: The lower tier is also our Family Stand, as well as blocks Q&R in the West Stand. The family area at Roots Hall can hold 2,029 fans.