SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has made three changes to his starting line-up for tonight’s clash with Altrincham.

Gus Scott-Morriss makes a surprise return at right wing-back as he replaces the injured Ollie Kensdale with Jason Demetriou moving to right sided centre-back.

Wes Fonguck replaces James Morton in midfield while Marcus Dackers takes the place of Danny Waldron in attack as he starts against his former side.

Fit-again midfielder Oli Coker is among the substitutes.

Southend United: Andeng Ndi, Scott-Morriss, Demetriou, Crowther, Ralph, Bridge, Miley, Husin, Fonguck, Dackers, Cardwell.

Subs: Waldron, Wood, Sandat, Morton & Coker