Date:16 Dec 2011
Kick-off:19:45
Venue:Roots Hall
Attendance:5,411

Oliver (87)

Goal!

Live Commentary

94mins Liam Dickinson challenges Luke O'Brien unfairly and gives away a free kick. Marcel Seip takes the direct free kick.

93mins The ball is delivered by Michael Timlin, Mark Phillips takes a shot. Save by Jon McLaughlin.

93mins Ryan Hall takes a shot. Blocked by Andrew Davies.

93mins Ryan Hall takes a outswinging corner from the left by-line to the near post, clearance by Simon Ramsden.

91mins Corner from the left by-line taken by Ryan Hall, Andrew Davies makes a clearance.

91mins The ball is sent over by Liam Dickinson, Luke Oliver makes a clearance.

90mins The ball is delivered by Lee Sawyer, clearance by Simon Ramsden.

89mins Ryan Hall takes a outswinging corner.

89mins Neil Harris takes a shot. Andrew Davies gets a block in.

87mins Luke Oliver scores a goal from close range to the bottom left corner of the goal. Southend 0-1 Bradford.The assist for the goal came from Andrew Davies.

86mins Corner taken right-footed by Michael Flynn to the near post, clearance made by Neil Harris.

86mins Outswinging corner taken left-footed by Ryan Hall from the left by-line.

84mins Kyel Reid goes off and Luke O'Brien comes on.

83mins Peter Gilbert crosses the ball, Jon McLaughlin makes a save.

82mins Mark Stewart on for Nahki Wells.

76mins The ball is sent over by Sean Clohessy, clearance by Luke Oliver.

75mins Centre by Ryan Hall.

74mins Kyel Reid gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ryan Hall. Kyel Reid is shown a yellow card for unsporting behaviour. Michael Timlin takes the direct free kick.

72mins Foul by Luke Oliver on Anthony Grant, free kick awarded. Luke Oliver goes into the referee's book. Direct effort from the free kick comes in from Liam Dickinson, Jon McLaughlin makes a save.

72mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Michael Flynn by Neil Harris. Direct free kick taken by Andrew Davies.

70mins Anthony Grant takes a shot. Jon McLaughlin makes a save.

69mins The ball is sent over by Ryan Hall, Headed effort from deep inside the area by Lee Sawyer misses to the right of the target.

67mins Lee Sawyer is brought on as a substitute for Ryan Leonard.

65mins Michael Timlin concedes a free kick for a foul on Michael Flynn. Andrew Davies takes the free kick.

64mins (Southend) makes a substitution, with Anthony Grant coming on for Kane Ferdinand.

64mins Shot from just outside the box by Peter Gilbert goes over the bar.

62mins Michael Timlin challenges Michael Flynn unfairly and gives away a free kick. Jon McLaughlin takes the direct free kick.

62mins Kyel Reid crosses the ball.

61mins Jon McLaughlin is adjudged to have handled the ball. Ryan Hall delivers the ball, Michael Timlin takes a shot. Blocked by Andrew Davies.

60mins The ball is sent over by Ryan Leonard, clearance by Andrew Davies.

56mins The ball is crossed by Ryan Leonard.

54mins Craig Fagan delivers the ball, clearance by Luke Prosser.

54mins Nahki Wells crosses the ball, clearance made by Neil Harris.

54mins The ball is delivered by Nahki Wells, clearance made by Luke Prosser.

52mins Ryan Leonard gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Simon Ramsden. Andrew Davies takes the direct free kick.

51mins The referee blows for offside. Luke Daniels restarts play with the free kick.

49mins Ryan Hall sends in a cross.

48mins Foul by Craig Fagan on Peter Gilbert, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Luke Prosser. Ryan Hall takes a shot. Blocked by Andrew Davies. Sean Clohessy crosses the ball, Andrew Davies makes a clearance.

47mins Corner taken left-footed by Kyel Reid to the near post, Neil Harris makes a clearance.

45mins The ball is swung over by Craig Fagan, Header by Nahki Wells from deep inside the penalty area misses to the right of the target.

45mins Neil Harris is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Jon McLaughlin restarts play with the free kick.

45mins Corner taken left-footed by Kyel Reid from the right by-line to the near post, save made by Luke Daniels.

45mins The ball is sent over by Kyel Reid, Luke Prosser makes a clearance.

44mins Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Ryan Hall from the right by-line to the near post, Michael Flynn makes a clearance.

43mins Luke Oliver gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Liam Dickinson. Free kick crossed by Ryan Hall, Andrew Davies makes a clearance.

42mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Andrew Davies on Neil Harris. Direct free kick taken by Michael Timlin.

41mins The ball is swung over by Kyel Reid, Michael Flynn produces a header from inside the area that goes over the bar.

40mins The ball is crossed by Simon Ramsden, clearance made by Michael Timlin.

38mins Mark Phillips fouled by Nahki Wells, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Luke Daniels.

32mins The ball is sent over by Kyel Reid.

31mins Peter Gilbert challenges Kyel Reid unfairly and gives away a free kick. Peter Gilbert is booked. Direct free kick taken by Jon McLaughlin.

29mins Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Ryan Hall from the right by-line to the near post, clearance by Michael Flynn.

29mins The ball is delivered by Ryan Hall, Andrew Davies makes a clearance.

28mins Liam Dickinson fouled by Marcel Seip, the ref awards a free kick. Luke Prosser restarts play with the free kick.

27mins Centre by Ryan Hall.

26mins Inswinging corner taken by Michael Flynn from the left by-line, save by Luke Daniels.

26mins The ball is crossed by James Hanson, clearance made by Mark Phillips.

25mins Centre by Marcel Seip.

25mins The ball is sent over by Michael Flynn.

25mins Kyel Reid produces a cross, clearance by Peter Gilbert.

23mins Shot from just outside the box by Nahki Wells goes over the target.

21mins Sean Clohessy fouled by Marcel Seip, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick crossed left-footed by Ryan Hall from right wing, Andrew Davies makes a clearance.

20mins Liam Dickinson takes a shot.

20mins A cross is delivered by Kyel Reid, Effort on goal by Craig Fagan from 12 yards. Peter Gilbert gets a block in.

19mins Shot on goal by Richard Ravenhill from just inside the area goes over the target.

18mins Michael Flynn takes a shot. Save by Luke Daniels.

17mins Shot from 35 yards by Ryan Leonard missed to the left of goal.

13mins James Hanson challenges Luke Prosser unfairly and gives away a free kick. Luke Daniels restarts play with the free kick.

13mins Neil Harris takes a shot. Blocked by Luke Oliver.

13mins Foul by Kyel Reid on Sean Clohessy, free kick awarded. Luke Daniels takes the direct free kick.

10mins The official flags Liam Dickinson offside. Jon McLaughlin takes the free kick.

10mins The ball is swung over by Ryan Hall.

10mins Andrew Davies gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Liam Dickinson. Ryan Hall takes the free kick.

9mins Inswinging corner taken by Kyel Reid from the right by-line played to the near post, Headed effort from inside the area by Michael Flynn misses to the left of the target.

8mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Mark Phillips on James Hanson. Direct free kick taken by Michael Flynn.

6mins Foul by Michael Timlin on Craig Fagan, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Andrew Davies.

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Kane Ferdinand by Richard Ravenhill. Luke Daniels takes the direct free kick.

Match Preview

Barker blow for Shrimpers Skipper Chris Barker has been ruled out of Southend`s home clash against Bradford on Friday night. The defender was forced off shortly after the hour mark in Tuesday`s 1-0 FA Cup defeat at Oldham having been unable to shrug off a calf problem. Barker, however, insists it is more tightness than a strain and is hoping to be back in contention for the Boxing Day trip to Aldershot. Bilel Mohsni starts a two-match ban for the red card he received at Boundary Park, a suspension which is his third of the season and will lead to internal discipline by the club although his future does appear to remain at Roots Hall. Midfielder Jean-Paul Kalala is back in contention having served a one-match ban in midweek. Winger Jemal Johnson, who has completed a 14-day club suspension as a result of his off-field behaviour, had a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday and a decision will be made by the powers that be at Southend over the next few days. It remains to be seen whether he will available to face Bradford. Bradford defender Robbie Threlfall could return to contention for the clash. The 23-year-old full-back has been sidelined for over a month with a thigh problem, but may be included in Phil Parkinson's squad. Parkinson will be without striker Ross Hannah, who missed last week's home draw with fellow strugglers Plymouth after injuring his hamstring during the warm-up. Craig Fagan is expected to continue alongside James Hanson up front. Parkinson has no new injury or suspension problems and is unlikely to make any unforced changes, although midfield pair Chris Mitchell and Ritchie Jones and striker Nahki Wells are pushing for recalls to the starting line-up. Midfielders David Syers and Lee Bullock, both long-term absentees due to knee injuries, are unlikely to be involved, but hope to feature at some stage during the Christmas fixture schedule.

Formation:442Manager: Paul Sturrock

Southend

Formation: 442Manager: Phil Parkinson

Bradford

Luke Daniels
Sean Clohessy
Mark Phillips
Luke Prosser
Peter Gilbert
Ryan Hall
Kane Ferdinand
Michael Timlin
Ryan Leonard
Neil Harris
Liam Dickinson
SUBS
Glenn Morris
Graham Coughlan
Anthony Grant
Lee Sawyer
Blair Sturrock

Home

Away

Jon McLaughlin
Simon Ramsden
Andrew Davies
Luke Oliver
Marcel Seip
Craig Fagan
Michael Flynn
Richard Ravenhill
Kyel Reid
James Hanson
Nahki Wells
SUBS
Matt Duke
Luke O'Brien
Mark Stewart
Ritchie Jones
Jack Compton

Match Report

City end away-day blues Luke Oliver's 88th-minute goal secured League Two strugglers Bradford a first win on the road this season. The centre-back scrambled the ball into the bottom corner of the Southend net from close range following Andrew Davies pass into the box. The win ended Southend's hopes of returning to the top of the table but was just reward for a Bantams side who dominated for much of the match, with winger Kyel Reid proving a thorn in the Blues' side. City went closest early on with a Michael Flynn free-kick which was saved by Luke Daniels, while Southend did not test City keeper John McLaughlin in the first half. The hosts improved after the break and the introduction of Lee Sawyer and Anthony Grant resulted in the latter having their first shot on target, an effort easily held by McLaughlin. Liam Dickinson forced McLaughlin to parry his free-kick from the edge of the area - but Oliver then grabbed the winner and the Bantams held on for four minutes of stoppage time.

Form Guide

WWWWDL Southend VS Bradford LDLLDD

Last Meetings

Southend 4 - 0 Bradford 15/04/2011 Bradford 0 - 2 Southend 27/08/2010 Bradford 2 - 1 Southend 04/03/1981 Southend 3 - 1 Bradford 12/12/1980 Bradford 2 - 0 Southend 23/04/1977 Southend 4 - 1 Bradford 12/11/1976

Top Scorers

Southend K Ferdinand 6 R Hall 5 M Phillips 5 B Mohsni 5 N Harris 3 L Dickinson 3 P Gilbert 2 M Timlin 2 R Leonard 1 Bradford J Hanson 6 R Hannah 2 K Reid 2 C Fagan 1 R Jones 1 C Mitchell 1 N Wells 1 J Devitt 1

Goals

Southend Total goals 58 Goals per game 37 5 (For) Period 0-10 mins 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 4 (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 3 (For) 5 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 8 (For) 4 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 2 (For) 4 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 7 (For) Period 81-90 mins Bradford Total goals 42 Goals per game 21 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 2 (For) 3 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 2 (For) 5 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 2 (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 1 (For) 7 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 3 (For) 2 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 1 (For) 3 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 6 (For) 4 (Against) Period 81-90 mins