Southend United are back at Roots Hall on Saturday when they take on Shrewsbury Town in Sky Bet League Two.

Shrewsbury have started the season in good form and find themselves just behind Blues in the table, by currently sitting in sixth place.

After nine games, Shrewsbury have four wins to their name, and have drawn three and lost two In the league.

The last two league results have seen the Shrews defeat Carlisle United and draw with Newport County but they were back on the winning trail by beating Norwich in the Capital One Cup in midweek.

Referee: Kevin Johnson

Assistant Referees: Craig Hicks and Mark Mellor

Fourth Official: Robert Hyde

Phil Brown: “They had a great result on Tuesday and a fabulous draw in the cup. They are full of confidence but they may have one eye on the cup. Micky’s brought in 17 or 18 players and they have good players at that.”

Micky Mellon: “They cover every blade of grass like you would expect from one of Phil Brown's sides. They'll be organised and they're on a decent run. You would expect that they're going to be one of the teams that will be up there at the end in the shakeup. 

February 2005: Southend United 1-0 Shrewsbury Town – League Two

November 2010: Shrewsbury Town 1-1 Southend United – League Two

February 2011: Southend United 0-2 Shrewsbury Town – League Two

September 2011: Southend United 3-0 Shrewsbury Town – League Two

January 2012: Shrewsbury Town 2-1 Southend United – League Two

Southend United wins – 26; Draws – 14; Shrewsbury Town wins – 17

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