Date:17 Sep 2011
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Roots Hall
Attendance:4,984

Dickinson - pen (63) Gilbert (79)

Goal!

Live Commentary

62mins Ladjie Soukouna goes into the book for unsporting behaviour.

67mins Will Atkinson is cautioned.

91mins Curtis Nelson sends in a cross, clearance made by Mark Phillips.

91mins Curtis Nelson challenges Anthony Grant unfairly and gives away a free kick. Michael Timlin takes the free kick.

91mins The ball is delivered by Sean Clohessy, clearance by Matt Lecointe.

90mins The assistant referee signals for offside against Matt Lecointe. Free kick taken by Glenn Morris.

89mins A cross is delivered by Simon Walton, save by Glenn Morris.

89mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Neil Harris on Simon King. Conor Hourihane restarts play with the free kick.

88mins Neil Harris is caught offside. Free kick taken by Jake Cole.

87mins The ball is crossed by Sean Clohessy, Curtis Nelson makes a clearance.

87mins Conor Hourihane gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Ryan Hall. Neil Harris takes the indirect free kick.

85mins Tom Hitchcock concedes a free kick for a foul on Mark Phillips. Glenn Morris takes the indirect free kick.

84mins Outswinging corner taken by Ryan Hall from the left by-line, Header from deep inside the penalty area by Liam Dickinson goes harmlessly over the crossbar.

83mins Luke Daley goes off and Tom Hitchcock comes on.

82mins The ball is sent over by Michael Timlin, Neil Harris takes a shot. Save made by Jake Cole.

81mins The assistant referee signals for offside against Matt Lecointe. Glenn Morris takes the free kick.

81mins Corner taken by Conor Hourihane.

80mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Simon Walton by Neil Harris. Free kick crossed left-footed by Conor Hourihane from right wing, Ryan Leonard manages to make a clearance.

79mins Inswinging corner taken from the right by-line by Ryan Hall, Peter Gilbert finds the net with a headed goal from deep inside the penalty area. Southend 2-0 Plymouth.

78mins Corner taken by Ryan Hall, Liam Dickinson takes a shot.

76mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Curtis Nelson on Neil Harris. Free kick taken by Neil Harris.

75mins Ryan Hall has an effort at goal from the edge of the area that misses to the right of the target.

74mins Ryan Leonard gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Will Atkinson. Jake Cole takes the free kick.

74mins Simon Walton concedes a free kick for a foul on Anthony Grant. Chris Barker takes the indirect free kick.

72mins The official flags Liam Dickinson offside. Free kick taken by Jake Cole. Simon Walton on for Ladjie Soukouna.

71mins Conor Hourihane challenges Ryan Hall unfairly and gives away a free kick. Conor Hourihane receives a yellow card for unsporting behaviour. Strike comes in from Ryan Hall from the free kick.

71mins Headed cross/shot by Anthony Grant, save made by Jake Cole.

70mins Short corner worked by Ryan Hall.

70mins Ryan Hall takes the inswinging corner, clearance made by Luke Daley.

69mins Outswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Ryan Hall.

69mins Luke Daley challenges Ryan Hall unfairly and gives away a free kick. Michael Timlin restarts play with the free kick.

67mins Carl Fletcher is shown a red card for violent conduct. Booking for Chris Barker.

65mins Anthony Grant challenges Conor Hourihane unfairly and gives away a free kick. Booking for Anthony Grant for unsporting behaviour. Conor Hourihane takes the free kick.

61mins Free kick taken by Jake Cole. Unfair challenge on Michael Timlin by Durrell Berry results in a Penalty. Liam Dickinson scores a placed penalty. Southend 1-0 Plymouth.

58mins Liam Dickinson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Curtis Nelson. Jake Cole takes the free kick. Matt Lecointe on for Jamie Griffiths.

57mins Ladjie Soukouna concedes a free kick for a foul on Anthony Grant. Glenn Morris takes the free kick. Ryan Leonard on for Kane Ferdinand.

56mins Unfair challenge on Durrell Berry by Liam Dickinson results in a free kick. Indirect free kick taken by Jake Cole.

56mins The ball is swung over by Sean Clohessy, clearance made by Carl Fletcher.

55mins Ben Gibson concedes a free kick for a foul on Kane Ferdinand. Michael Timlin restarts play with the free kick.

54mins Michael Timlin produces a right-footed shot from just outside the box that goes wide right of the target.

53mins The offside flag is raised against Luke Daley. Chris Barker restarts play with the free kick. Neil Harris comes on in place of Blair Sturrock.

52mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Simon King on Ryan Hall. Simon King goes into the referee's book. Indirect free kick taken by Chris Barker.

51mins Jamie Griffiths challenges Kane Ferdinand unfairly and gives away a free kick. Ryan Hall takes the free kick. The ball is crossed by Sean Clohessy, clearance by Carl Fletcher.

50mins Corner from left by-line taken by Ryan Hall.

49mins Blair Sturrock challenges Curtis Nelson unfairly and gives away a free kick. Jake Cole restarts play with the free kick.

48mins Curtis Nelson fouled by Liam Dickinson, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Jake Cole.

46mins The assistant referee flags for offside against Liam Dickinson. Direct free kick taken by Carl Fletcher.

45mins Unfair challenge on Liam Dickinson by Curtis Nelson results in a free kick. Ryan Hall crosses the ball in from the free kick, save by Jake Cole.

44mins Carl Fletcher fouled by Kane Ferdinand, the ref awards a free kick. Indirect free kick taken by Jake Cole.

42mins Corner taken by Ryan Hall from the right by-line, clearance by Simon King.

42mins Blair Sturrock fouled by Simon King, the ref awards a free kick. Sean Clohessy restarts play with the free kick.

41mins Shot from 20 yards from Liam Dickinson. Durrell Berry gets a block in.

40mins Michael Timlin concedes a free kick for a foul on Durrell Berry. Carl Fletcher restarts play with the free kick.

40mins Centre by Will Atkinson.

38mins Unfair challenge on Anthony Grant by Ladjie Soukouna results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Chris Barker.

36mins Michael Timlin crosses the ball, clearance made by Simon King.

36mins Kane Ferdinand fouled by Durrell Berry, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Glenn Morris.

34mins Sean Clohessy sends in a cross, Carl Fletcher manages to make a clearance.

31mins Unfair challenge on Simon King by Liam Dickinson results in a free kick. Conor Hourihane restarts play with the free kick.

31mins The referee books Ryan Hall for unsporting behaviour.

31mins Unfair challenge on Luke Daley by Ryan Hall results in a free kick. Curtis Nelson takes the free kick.

27mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Jamie Griffiths on Chris Barker. Ryan Hall takes the free kick.

27mins Ben Gibson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Liam Dickinson. Ryan Hall delivers the ball from the free kick left-footed from right wing, Will Atkinson makes a clearance.

25mins Effort from outside the area by Jamie Griffiths goes wide right of the goal.

24mins Ladjie Soukouna gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Anthony Grant. Anthony Grant takes the indirect free kick.

23mins The ball is sent over by Peter Gilbert.

22mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Curtis Nelson on Liam Dickinson. Ryan Hall takes the free kick.

21mins Ladjie Soukouna takes a shot. Glenn Morris makes a save.

20mins Blair Sturrock has an effort at goal from just outside the box which goes wide of the right-hand upright.

20mins Carl Fletcher gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Kane Ferdinand. Ryan Hall shoots direct from the free kick, blocked by Simon King.

17mins The ball is sent over by Michael Timlin, Ben Gibson makes a clearance.

16mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Liam Dickinson on Simon King. Jake Cole takes the free kick.

15mins The ball is swung over by Durrell Berry, save by Glenn Morris.

14mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Anthony Grant on Ladjie Soukouna. Free kick taken by Conor Hourihane.

12mins Ryan Hall produces a cross, Ladjie Soukouna makes a clearance.

12mins Luke Daley is caught offside. Glenn Morris takes the indirect free kick.

11mins Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Conor Hourihane, Carl Fletcher produces a volleyed left-footed shot from 6 yards. Liam Dickinson gets a block in.

11mins Anthony Grant gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Carl Fletcher. Indirect free kick taken by Conor Hourihane.

9mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Sean Clohessy by Jamie Griffiths. Ryan Hall crosses the ball in from the free kick, save made by Jake Cole.

8mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Liam Dickinson by Curtis Nelson. Free kick taken by Ryan Hall.

7mins Michael Timlin is ruled offside. Indirect free kick taken by Jake Cole.

6mins Inswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Conor Hourihane. Long range shot by Carl Fletcher goes wide right of the goal.

6mins Ladjie Soukouna crosses the ball, clearance by Mark Phillips.

2mins Headed effort from close range by Liam Dickinson goes wide left of the target.

1mins Carl Fletcher challenges Liam Dickinson unfairly and gives away a free kick. Ryan Hall takes the free kick.

Match Preview

Mixed bag for Shrimpers Southend lose Bilel Mohsni to suspension for the visit of troubled Plymouth but welcome back Liam Dickinson from his ban. Mohsni, a defender turned attacker due to United`s depleted ranks in the final third, was given his marching orders for a second bookable offence in Tuesday`s 1-0 victory over Gillingham and now misses one match. However, his loss is countered by the return of striker Dickinson, who has now completed a three-game suspension. Neil Harris will be assessed on Friday as he bids to make his comeback from a groin injury, meaning manager Paul Sturrock may have a welcome selection dilemma to make in attack against former employers Argyle. Lee Sawyer (thigh) is not yet ready to return, neither is Barry Corr despite edging closer to full fitness following his long-term knee injury. Rookie defender Ladjie Soukouna is available for Plymouth after serving his suspension. Soukouna picked up a one-match ban for his dismissal for two yellow cards against Port Vale last weekend. On-loan Gillingham centre-back Simon King is fighting to be fit after missing the midweek defeat to Barnet with a hip-flexor injury. But another borrowed player, midfielder Jamie Griffiths, is likely to start after impressing on his full debut on Tuesday night. Manager Peter Reid wants his team to stop gifting the opposition easy goals. "We've got to get from somewhere a will to not to concede. We are conceding too easily," Reid said. "It's driving me crackers, it must be driving the players crackers and it must be driving the supporters crackers."

Formation:442Manager: Paul Sturrock

Southend

Formation: 4231Manager: Peter Reid

Plymouth

Glenn Morris
Sean Clohessy
Mark Phillips
Chris Barker
Peter Gilbert
Ryan Hall
Anthony Grant
Kane Ferdinand
Michael Timlin
Blair Sturrock
Liam Dickinson
SUBS
Daniel Bentley
Neil Harris
Jemal Johnson
Luke Prosser
Ryan Leonard

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Away

Jake Cole
Durrell Berry
Curtis Nelson
Simon King
Ben Gibson
Ladjie Soukouna
Carl Fletcher
Will Atkinson
Conor Hourihane
Jamie Griffiths
Luke Daley
SUBS
Romain Larrieu
Simon Walton
Robbie Williams
Tom Hitchcock
Matt Lecointe

Match Report

Southend's Peter Gilbert and Liam Dickinson came back to haunt Plymouth, scoring goals in a 2-0 win to keep the crisis club rooted to the foot of the table. Dickinson nearly signed for the Pilgrims in the summer before joining the Shrimpers, and put the hosts ahead on 64 minutes after Durrell Berry brought down Michael Timlin. Dickinson slotted his penalty low into the bottom left-hand side of the goal, with goalkeeper Jake Cole going the right way. The visitors were reduced to 10 men two minutes later when captain Carl Fletcher received a straight red for violent conduct after grabbing Timlin. Dickinson was twice denied by Cole, the second a fine one-handed save that forced a Ryan Hall corner from the right, from which Gilbert grabbed his first goal for Southend from close range at the near post. It was the first time he had scored in nearly eight years, the last one coming when he netted for Plymouth against Bristol City. The second half followed a poor first half in which neither side recorded a shot on target.

Form Guide

LLWDLW Southend VS Plymouth LLLLLL

Last Meetings

Plymouth 0 - 0 Southend 06/04/2002 Southend 0 - 1 Plymouth 20/11/2001 Plymouth 3 - 3 Southend 24/04/2001 Southend 2 - 2 Plymouth 09/09/2000 Plymouth 3 - 1 Southend 04/12/1999 Southend 2 - 1 Plymouth 07/08/1999

Top Scorers

Southend R Hall 2 M Phillips 2 B Mohsni 2 L Dickinson 1 R Leonard 1 Plymouth W Atkinson 2 C Fletcher 1

Goals

Southend Total goals 20 Goals per game 9 3 (For) Period 0-10 mins 1 (For) Period 11-20 mins 2 (For) 2 (Against) Period 21-30 mins (For) 2 (Against) Period 31-40 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 1 (For) 3 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 1 (For) 3 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 1 (For) Period 81-90 mins Plymouth Total goals 14 Goals per game 3 (For) 1 (Against) Period 0-10 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 1 (For) 2 (Against) Period 41-50 mins (For) 5 (Against) Period 51-60 mins (For) 2 (Against) Period 61-70 mins (For) 1 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 2 (For) 5 (Against) Period 81-90 mins