Young midfielder Noah Mawene joined the Shrimpers on loan from Preston North End in March 2025 before debuting in our 2-0 win over Forest Green Rovers.

Son of former Lilywhites defender Youl Mawene, Noah captained Preston’s youth teams before making his senior debut in December 2022 against Blackburn Rovers.

He made 16 appearances on loan at Newport County in League Two during the 2024/25 season.