THE SHRIMPERS-ONLINE · FOOTBALL HUB
Southend United 1937/38
Explore the football record. Find the story behind the numbers.
Southend United 1937/38+
Southend United 1937/38
Southend United 1937/38 · Football League Third Division South. Finished 12 of 22 with 40 points. FA Cup: Third round · Third Division South Cup: First round
League season completedLeading scorer: Tudor Martin · 18Manager: David Jack
At a glance+
Final position12thFootball League Third Division South
Points4015W · 10D · 17L
League goals70–682 goal difference
Leading scorerTudor Martin · 18All competitions
Average home gate7,28321/21 league gates recorded
Every league match, plotted+
SEASON PROGRESS
42 league matchesEvery league match, plotted
Cumulative league points
Two points for a win · 40 points earned on the pitch
Goals for and against
70 scored · 68 conceded
Goals scoredGoals conceded
Match-by-match form
WLLWWLWDDWLWLWLWWDLWLWLWWLLDLLDWLDLDLLWDDD
Graphs show results in match order and do not invent historical league positions.
Winning, unbeaten and scoring runs+
SEASON SEQUENCES
Winning, unbeaten and scoring runs
Longest runs within this season · League only. Search runs across seasons →
Biggest results & goals+
Biggest results & goals
1937/38 results+
MATCH ARCHIVE
47 matches1937/38 results
D7 May 1938 · Football League Third Division SouthLeyton Orient 1–1 Southend UnitedAttendance 5,560
D30 Apr 1938 · Football League Third Division SouthSwindon Town 1–1 Southend UnitedAttendance 5,028
D23 Apr 1938 · Football League Third Division SouthSouthend United 1–1 Exeter CityAttendance 4,921
W18 Apr 1938 · Football League Third Division SouthSouthend United 4–1 AldershotAttendance 6,996
L16 Apr 1938 · Football League Third Division SouthGillingham 2–1 Southend UnitedAttendance 6,822
L15 Apr 1938 · Football League Third Division SouthAldershot 1–0 Southend UnitedAttendance 5,988
D9 Apr 1938 · Football League Third Division SouthSouthend United 2–2 WatfordAttendance 6,760
L2 Apr 1938 · Football League Third Division SouthBristol City 4–2 Southend UnitedAttendance 19,632
D30 Mar 1938 · Football League Third Division SouthExeter City 1–1 Southend UnitedAttendance 2,620
L26 Mar 1938 · Football League Third Division SouthSouthend United 0–2 Newport CountyAttendance 5,570
W19 Mar 1938 · Football League Third Division SouthNotts County 0–2 Southend UnitedAttendance 12,878
D12 Mar 1938 · Football League Third Division SouthSouthend United 2–2 Crystal PalaceAttendance 6,300
L5 Mar 1938 · Football League Third Division SouthReading 3–2 Southend UnitedAttendance 8,234
L26 Feb 1938 · Football League Third Division SouthSouthend United 1–2 MillwallAttendance 9,145
D19 Feb 1938 · Football League Third Division SouthTorquay United 3–3 Southend UnitedAttendance 2,909
L12 Feb 1938 · Football League Third Division SouthSouthend United 0–1 Mansfield TownAttendance 5,375
L5 Feb 1938 · Football League Third Division SouthBristol Rovers 2–1 Southend UnitedAttendance 7,519
W29 Jan 1938 · Football League Third Division SouthSouthend United 4–2 Northampton TownAttendance 5,933
W22 Jan 1938 · Football League Third Division SouthWalsall 1–5 Southend UnitedAttendance 3,536
L19 Jan 1938 · Football League Third Division SouthWatford 3–1 Southend UnitedAttendance 5,424
W15 Jan 1938 · Football League Third Division SouthSouthend United 3–1 Cardiff CityAttendance 6,061
L12 Jan 1938 · FA Cup · Third round replayBarnsley 2–1 Southend UnitedAttendance 18,910
D8 Jan 1938 · FA Cup · Third roundSouthend United 2–2 BarnsleyAttendance 15,236
L1 Jan 1938 · Football League Third Division SouthAFC Bournemouth 7–1 Southend UnitedAttendance 5,726
W27 Dec 1937 · Football League Third Division SouthSouthend United 2–1 Q P RAttendance 16,531
L25 Dec 1937 · Football League Third Division SouthQ P R 1–0 Southend UnitedAttendance 17,934
D18 Dec 1937 · Football League Third Division SouthSouthend United 0–0 Swindon TownAttendance 6,785
W10 Dec 1937 · FA Cup · Second roundWalthamstow Avenue 0–1 Southend UnitedAttendance 11,850
W4 Dec 1937 · Football League Third Division SouthSouthend United 2–0 GillinghamAttendance 6,770
W27 Nov 1937 · FA Cup · First roundCorinthians 0–2 Southend UnitedAttendance not recorded
W20 Nov 1937 · Football League Third Division SouthSouthend United 5–0 Bristol CityAttendance 6,682
L13 Nov 1937 · Football League Third Division SouthNewport County 2–0 Southend UnitedAttendance 9,295
W6 Nov 1937 · Football League Third Division SouthSouthend United 2–1 Notts CountyAttendance 8,674
L30 Oct 1937 · Football League Third Division SouthCrystal Palace 2–1 Southend UnitedAttendance 15,324
W23 Oct 1937 · Football League Third Division SouthSouthend United 4–2 ReadingAttendance 6,858
L16 Oct 1937 · Football League Third Division SouthMillwall 1–0 Southend UnitedAttendance 31,804
W9 Oct 1937 · Football League Third Division SouthSouthend United 5–1 Torquay UnitedAttendance 7,120
D2 Oct 1937 · Football League Third Division SouthMansfield Town 2–2 Southend UnitedAttendance 8,330
D25 Sep 1937 · Football League Third Division SouthSouthend United 1–1 Bristol RoversAttendance 7,035
L22 Sep 1937 · Third Division South CupSouthend United 1–2 Exeter CityAttendance 2,680
W18 Sep 1937 · Football League Third Division SouthNorthampton Town 0–2 Southend UnitedAttendance 7,680
L15 Sep 1937 · Football League Third Division SouthSouthend United 1–2 Leyton OrientAttendance 5,587
W11 Sep 1937 · Football League Third Division SouthSouthend United 1–0 WalsallAttendance 7,540
W8 Sep 1937 · Football League Third Division SouthSouthend United 2–1 Brighton + H.A.Attendance 5,460
L4 Sep 1937 · Football League Third Division SouthCardiff City 5–0 Southend UnitedAttendance 22,912
L1 Sep 1937 · Football League Third Division SouthBrighton + H.A. 3–1 Southend UnitedAttendance 9,492
W28 Aug 1937 · Football League Third Division SouthSouthend United 1–0 AFC BournemouthAttendance 10,830
Football League Third Division South table+
FINAL STANDINGS
Football League Third Division South table
| Pos | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Millwall | 42 | 23 | 10 | 9 | 83 | 37 | 46 | 56 |
| 2 | Bristol City | 42 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 68 | 40 | 28 | 55 |
| 3 | Queens Park Rangers | 42 | 22 | 9 | 11 | 80 | 47 | 33 | 53 |
| 4 | Watford | 42 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 73 | 43 | 30 | 53 |
| 5 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 42 | 21 | 9 | 12 | 64 | 44 | 20 | 51 |
| 6 | Reading | 42 | 20 | 11 | 11 | 71 | 63 | 8 | 51 |
| 7 | Crystal Palace | 42 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 67 | 47 | 20 | 48 |
| 8 | Swindon Town | 42 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 44 |
| 9 | Northampton Town | 42 | 17 | 9 | 16 | 51 | 57 | -6 | 43 |
| 10 | Cardiff City | 42 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 67 | 54 | 13 | 42 |
| 11 | Notts County | 42 | 16 | 9 | 17 | 50 | 50 | 0 | 41 |
| 12 | Southend United | 42 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 70 | 68 | 2 | 40 |
| 13 | Bournemouth & Boscombe Athletic | 42 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 56 | 57 | -1 | 40 |
| 14 | Mansfield Town | 42 | 15 | 9 | 18 | 62 | 67 | -5 | 39 |
| 15 | Bristol Rovers | 42 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 46 | 61 | -15 | 39 |
| 16 | Newport County | 42 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 43 | 52 | -9 | 38 |
| 17 | Exeter City | 42 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 57 | 70 | -13 | 38 |
| 18 | Aldershot | 42 | 15 | 5 | 22 | 39 | 59 | -20 | 35 |
| 19 | Clapton Orient | 42 | 13 | 7 | 22 | 42 | 61 | -19 | 33 |
| 20 | Torquay United | 42 | 9 | 12 | 21 | 38 | 73 | -35 | 30 |
| 21 | Walsall | 42 | 11 | 7 | 24 | 52 | 88 | -36 | 29 |
| 22 | Gillingham | 42 | 10 | 6 | 26 | 36 | 77 | -41 | 26 |
Two points were awarded for a win. Published historical positions are retained, including goal-average tie-breaks where applicable.
Season statistics+
Season statistics
| League matches | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Clean sheets | Failed to score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All venues | 42 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 70 | 68 | 7 | 8 |
| Home | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 43 | 23 | 5 | 3 |
| Away | 21 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 27 | 45 | 2 | 5 |
Cup progress
FA Cup: Third round
Third Division South Cup: First round
How Southend fared against every club+
How Southend fared against every club
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Bournemouth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| Aldershot | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Brighton + H.A. | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Bristol City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 |
| Bristol Rovers | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Cardiff City | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Crystal Palace | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Exeter City | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Gillingham | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Leyton Orient | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Mansfield Town | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Millwall | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Newport County | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Northampton Town | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Notts County | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Q P R | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Reading | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Swindon Town | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Torquay United | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4 |
| Walsall | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Watford | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Crowds+
Crowds
Average recorded7,283
Highest recorded16,531
Coverage21/21
Averages use recorded attendances only. Missing crowds are not counted as zero.
Record refreshed 4 Nov 2026 · 03:01 · Refresh page