Boston United desperately need points on Saturday, Oct 10 at 4:00 PM in the National League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Boston United come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Southend United, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Boston United head into this on the back of a defeat, while Southend United arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Boston United and Southend United have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–2D–4W). Their last encounter ended in a 3–3 draw. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Southend United's quality should tell even on the road. Boston United will push, but the visitors have too much class. Southend United to win.