Southend drop out of Football League for the first time

The Shrimpers needed to win and hope either Scunthorpe or Colchester lost
Southend drop out of Football League for the first time

 Southend Manager Phil Brown reacts on the touchline during the Sky Bet League Two match between Barrow AFC and Southend United at Holker Street on May 01, 2021 in Barrow in Furness

League Two Southend have been relegated from Sky Bet League Two despite a 2-1 victory at Barrow.

The Shrimpers needed to win and hope either Scunthorpe or Colchester lost to retain hope of avoiding joining bottom side Grimsby in the National League next season.

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