Southend boosted their National League promotion hopes with a 2-1 win over play-off rivals Altrincham.
James Golding headed the home side in front after 14 minutes when he met James Morton’s corner.
Macauley Bonne doubled their advantage before half-time as he gathered Leon Chambers-Parillon’s pass and fired home.
Regan Linney and Alex Newby went close for the visitors after the break before the former scored a fine left-footed effort after 59 minutes but they were unable to force a leveller.
The result lifts the Shrimpers to 10th in the table on 52 points, three behind Altrincham, who occupy the final play-off place in seventh.
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