BLUES midfielder Nicky Bailey insists his side have nothing to fear at Carlisle United on Saturday.

The Cumbrians have won 17 matches at home - three more than any other side in League One.

But the Shrimpers are currently enjoying a great run of form, having not lost for 12 games and Bailey is convinced that can continue.

"We haven't been beaten for ages now and even our away form is good now too," said the 23-year-old.

"Earlier on in the season that was a problem for us but it's going well at the moment and of course that can carry on at Carlisle.

"They are playing well and are a good team but we're in form and we will be looking to go and win the game there."

Four more points are mathematically required to make sure of the Seasiders' place in the play-offs.

And Bailey wants to get them on board as quickly as we can.

"Things are looking good but we want to keep this up and get it confirmed soon," he said.

"We don't want to let it drag on but I don't think it will because of the confidence in the team right now.

"When you're feeling good you try things you wouldn't when you're unconfident and you can really see that in our game.

"The new players that came in during January have also made a difference too. Lee Barnard can't stop scoring and James Walker has done well too."

But despite that Bailey remains the star of the Shrimpers' season so far.

He has scored 11 times from midfield and is almost certain to win the player of the year award.

"I was confident I could do well and hopefully I've gone some way to repaying the manager's faith in me," said Bailey.

"It's been a good year and touch wood it can end well too with us getting promotion."

Such fine performances had reportedly seen the former Barnet man open contract talks with the club.

However, Southend's top goalscorer confirmed that was not the case.

"I haven't actually had any negotiations over a contract but I still have two years left on my current contract anyway," he said.

"I haven't met with the chairman but maybe I will soon, I'm not sure. I'm just concentrating on the matches we have left."

>TONIGHT'S action in League One sees Southend's play off rivals Leeds United heading to Huddersfield, while Walsall are at home to Bristol Rovers.