Introduction
Charley Kendall arrived at Southend United with a reputation as a forward who knows where the goal is. Since joining the Shrimpers, he has produced important moments in big matches.
Biography
Born in Eastbourne, Kendall began his football journey with Queens Park Rangers before returning to his hometown club Eastbourne Borough, where he established himself as a serious goalscorer.
Career Journey
Queens Park Rangers
Kendall spent five years in QPR's academy before leaving in 2021.
Eastbourne Borough
He scored regularly for his hometown club, including a prolific 2021/22 campaign.
Lincoln City
Kendall signed for Lincoln in January 2022 and scored on his debut in the EFL Cup.
Woking
Regular National League football with Woking helped lead to his Southend move.
Southend United Career
Southend United signed Kendall from Woking in December 2024. His biggest Southend moment arrived in the National League Play-Off Eliminator away at Rochdale, when he scored an extra-time winner. At Wembley, he was involved again by forcing the early own goal in the Promotion Final.
Playing Style
Kendall is a centre-forward who thrives on movement, timing and finishing instinct. He is comfortable pressing from the front, linking play and attacking crosses.
The Big-Moment Striker
Kendall has already given Southend supporters a moment they will not forget: the extra-time winner at Rochdale. For a striker, those are the moments that matter most.
Key Career Moments
- Developed in the Queens Park Rangers academy
- Scored regularly for hometown club Eastbourne Borough
- Hit 25 goals during the 2021/22 National League South season
- Signed for Lincoln City in January 2022
- Scored on his Lincoln City debut in the EFL Cup
- Gained further experience with Sutton United, Bromley and Dagenham & Redbridge
- Joined Woking in January 2024
- Signed for Southend United in December 2024
- Scored the extra-time winner against Rochdale in the National League Play-Off Eliminator
- Forced an early own goal in the Promotion Final at Wembley
- Helped Southend United win the FA Trophy in 2025/26