ON LOAN Luton Town striker Bim Pepple has gone straight into Southend United's starting line-up at Oldham Athletic this afternoon.

Pepple replaces Harry Cardwell in attack after the striker's decision to join Forest Green Rovers.

The Shrimpers are also without midfielder Cav Miley who misses out with a back injury.

Joe Gubbins returns to the team in defence with Nathan Ralph at left wing-back and Jack Bridge in central midfield.

New signing Keenan Appiah-Forson is among the substitutes.

Southend United: Andeng Ndi, Scott-Morriss, Taylor, Crowther, Gubbins, Ralph, Morton, Husin, Bridge, Moncur, Pepple.

Subs: Hillson, Wind, Wood, Appiah-Forson, Faulkner & MacDonald.