On 8 July 2024, centre-back Joe Gubbins signed for the Shrimpers on a two-year deal. 

Released from Championship side Queens Park Rangers after four years with them, Gubbins previously featured in the National League with Aldershot and also had a stint on loan with the Blues in the 2021/22 season, appearing 10 times. 

In the 2023/24 season, Gubbins featured 37 times in League Two for Accrington Stanley, helping the side comfortably avoid relegation and keep 10 clean sheets along the way.

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