Cheltenham comprehensively ended Southend's run of five wins on the road with their fifth successive victory in League Two.

Jimmy Spencer shot low from 10 yards out after good work down the right from Russell Penn.

Peter Gilbert brilliantly cleared Spencer's shot off the line before Penn turned the ball in from close range.

Southend threatened through Bilel Mohsni but Marlon Pack added the third from Luke Summerfield's cross.

VIEWS FROM THE DRESSING ROOM

Cheltenham Town manager Mark Yates told BBC Gloucestershire:

"It was a really good performance against a really good team. My boys have been great again and we've just got to keep going. I thought it was a thoroughly deserved win and a really decent performance.

"Not only did they produce some quality with the goals but the work-rate, honesty and the endeavour from them was there for everyone to see.

"We stopped them, and played some decent football, which is what we're about."

Lineup, Bookings (2) & Substitutions (5)

Cheltenham Town

  • 12 Butland
  • 06 Elliott
  • 15 Bennett
  • 19 Garbutt
  • 22 Jombati
  • 07 Pack
  • 08 Low
  • 16 Penn Booked (Smikle - 82' )
  • 25 Summerfield
  • 14 Spencer (Goulding - 84' )
  • 23 Mohamed (Reid - 89' )

Substitutes

  • 02 Lowe
  • 11 Smikle
  • 21 Graham
  • 26 Reid
  • 10 Goulding

Southend United

  • 31 Daniels
  • 02 Clohessy
  • 03 Gilbert (Leonard - 74' )
  • 06 Bilel
  • 12 Ferdinand
  • 15 Phillips
  • 23 Barker
  • 04 Hall
  • 08 Timlin
  • 19 Kalala Booked (Grant - 66' )
  • 22 Dickinson

Substitutes

  • 16 Prosser
  • 18 Leonard
  • 07 Grant
  • 09 Harris
  • 21 Sturrock
Ref: Waugh
Att: 4,304

Match Stats

Shots

9 4

On target

6 1

Corners

4 9

Fouls

12 8

Live Text Commentary

90:00 +3:36

The referee blows his whistle to end the game.

90:00 +3:10

Ryan Hall decides to take the corner short.

90:00 +2:02

Ryan Hall takes a short corner, Joshua Low manages to make a clearance. Outswinging corner taken by Ryan Hall from the left by-line played to the near post.

90:00 +1:06

The assistant referee signals for offside against Brian Smikle. Direct free kick taken by Luke Daniels.

90:00 +0:17

The ball is delivered by Sean Clohessy, Headed effort from deep inside the penalty area by Ryan Hall misses to the right of the target.

88:36 Substitution

Substitution (Cheltenham) makes a substitution, with Bobby Reid coming on for Kaid Mohamed.

88:16

Kane Ferdinand produces a left-footed shot from deep inside the penalty box which goes wide of the left-hand upright.

87:15

Inswinging corner taken by Ryan Hall from the right by-line played to the near post, clearance made by Luke Summerfield.

86:31

Bilel Mohsni takes a shot. Save by Jack Butland.

86:03

Kaid Mohamed takes a shot. Save by Luke Daniels.

85:39

Ryan Hall produces a cross, clearance made by Alan Bennett.

83:15 Substitution

Substitution Jeff Goulding joins the action as a substitute, replacing James Spencer.

81:41 Substitution

Substitution (Cheltenham) makes a substitution, with Brian Smikle coming on for Russell Penn.

81:41 Substitution

Substitution Brian Smikle comes on in place of Russell Penn.

79:22

The assist for the goal came from Luke Summerfield.

79:22 Goal scored

Goal - Marlon Pack - Cheltenham 3 - 0 Southend Marlon Pack scores a goal from inside the penalty box to the bottom right corner of the goal. Cheltenham 3-0 Southend.

78:58

The ball is delivered by Sean Clohessy, clearance by Steve Elliott.

77:09

A cross is delivered by Ryan Leonard, clearance made by Marlon Pack.

76:39

The ball is delivered by Ryan Hall, clearance by Steve Elliott.

74:44

Free kick awarded for a foul by Luke Summerfield on Ryan Hall. Ryan Leonard takes the direct free kick.

73:59 Substitution

Substitution Ryan Leonard comes on in place of Peter Gilbert.

73:46

Kane Ferdinand sends in a cross.

72:22

Kaid Mohamed delivers the ball.

70:27

Corner taken by Marlon Pack, Alan Bennett has a headed effort from close range and clears the bar.

70:01 Booking

Booking The referee shows Russell Penn a yellow card.

69:24

Foul by Peter Gilbert on Sido Jombati, free kick awarded. Marlon Pack takes the direct free kick.

68:24

Anthony Grant fouled by Luke Summerfield, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Michael Timlin.

66:48

Marlon Pack challenges Anthony Grant unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Michael Timlin.

65:53 Substitution

Substitution Anthony Grant joins the action as a substitute, replacing JP Kalala.

65:53

Foul by Liam Dickinson on Russell Penn, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Jack Butland.

64:05

Jack Butland restarts play with the free kick.

64:05 Booking

Booking JP Kalala receives a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.

63:57

JP Kalala challenges Luke Summerfield unfairly and gives away a free kick.

62:42

Outswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Ryan Hall, Joshua Low makes a clearance.

62:18

Corner taken by Ryan Hall played to the near post.

61:32

A cross is delivered by Sean Clohessy, Alan Bennett makes a clearance.

60:52

Centre by Sean Clohessy, clearance by Joshua Low.

59:16

Foul by Marlon Pack on Liam Dickinson, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Chris Barker.

57:58

Marlon Pack produces a shot from just outside the penalty box that bounces off the post.

57:36

The ball is sent over by Ryan Hall, clearance made by Alan Bennett.

56:29

Kane Ferdinand fouled by Sido Jombati, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Luke Daniels.

55:41

Luke Garbutt crosses the ball, clearance by Chris Barker.

55:08

The ball is delivered by Liam Dickinson, Jack Butland makes a save.

53:21

Corner taken by Ryan Hall.

51:04

Marlon Pack provided the assist for the goal.

51:04 Goal scored

Goal - Russell Penn - Cheltenham 2 - 0 Southend Russell Penn fires in a goal from deep inside the penalty box to the bottom left corner of the goal. Cheltenham 2-0 Southend.

49:59

Corner taken right-footed by Marlon Pack from the right by-line, clearance by Bilel Mohsni.

47:50

Ryan Hall delivers the ball.

46:33

Sean Clohessy produces a cross, Jack Butland makes a save.

46:00

JP Kalala fouled by James Spencer, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Chris Barker.

45:01

The second half kicks off.

45:00 +1:13

The ref blows to signal half-time.

44:52

Outswinging corner taken by Ryan Hall from the left by-line, save by Jack Butland.

43:58

Ryan Hall sends in a cross, Steve Elliott makes a clearance.

41:49

Centre by Kane Ferdinand.

39:50

The ball is delivered by James Spencer, save made by Luke Daniels.

38:18

Bilel Mohsni fouled by James Spencer, the ref awards a free kick. Chris Barker restarts play with the free kick.

37:28

Bilel Mohsni is ruled offside. Free kick taken by Jack Butland.

36:14

Mark Phillips sends in a cross.

32:28

Foul by James Spencer on Peter Gilbert, free kick awarded. Chris Barker takes the free kick.

31:55

The ball is delivered by Sean Clohessy, clearance by Alan Bennett.

31:40

The ball is crossed by Sean Clohessy, clearance made by Steve Elliott.

29:59

Shot by Kaid Mohamed from outside the box goes over the net.

28:41

Ryan Hall gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on James Spencer. Direct free kick taken by Luke Summerfield.

27:36

Luke Garbutt takes a outswinging corner.

26:22

Outswinging corner taken right-footed by Marlon Pack, Steve Elliott takes a shot. Save by Luke Daniels.

24:06

Corner taken by Ryan Hall from the right by-line to the near post, clearance by Marlon Pack.

23:08

Unfair challenge on Bilel Mohsni by Marlon Pack results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Ryan Hall.

22:36

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Peter Gilbert by Sido Jombati. Luke Daniels takes the free kick.

21:25

Bilel Mohsni has an effort at goal from just inside the box that misses to the right of the target.

21:16

Centre by Sean Clohessy, Marlon Pack makes a clearance.

19:26

Russell Penn provided the assist for the goal.

19:26 Goal scored

Goal - James Spencer - Cheltenham 1 - 0 Southend James Spencer scores a goal from deep inside the penalty box low into the middle of the goal. Cheltenham 1-0 Southend.

17:38

Bilel Mohsni fouled by James Spencer, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Bilel Mohsni.

16:50

Foul by Kane Ferdinand on Marlon Pack, free kick awarded. Luke Garbutt takes the free kick.

14:27

Sido Jombati delivers the ball.

10:37

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Kane Ferdinand by Sido Jombati. Luke Daniels restarts play with the free kick.

9:58

Free kick awarded for a foul by Bilel Mohsni on Kaid Mohamed. Marlon Pack takes the direct free kick.

8:25

A cross is delivered by Kaid Mohamed.

6:19

Foul by Michael Timlin on Sido Jombati, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Marlon Pack.

5:15

Joshua Low takes a shot. Blocked by Michael Timlin.

4:20

Michael Timlin gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Luke Summerfield. Marlon Pack takes the free kick.

0:00

The match has kicked off.

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