Southend United Squad 2026/27
The Start of a New Era
A new chapter begins at Roots Hall. After lifting the FA Trophy at Wembley and reaching the National League play-offs, Southend United head into the 2026-27 season under new Head Coach Kieron Dyer.
This page tracks the confirmed first-team squad, contract negotiations, new signings and summer departures as the Blues prepare for another promotion challenge.
Goalkeepers
Collin Andeng-Ndi
Goalkeeper
In Contract NegotiationsDefenders
Harry Boyes
Defender
Under Contract until 2027Harry Taylor
Defender
Under Contract until 2027Ben Goodliffe
Defender
Under Contract until 2027Joe Gubbins
Defender
In Contract NegotiationsMidfielders
Jack Bridge
Midfielder / Wing-back
In Contract NegotiationsOli Coker
Midfielder
Under Contract until 2027Keenan Appiah-Forson
Midfielder
In Contract NegotiationsLeon Chambers-Parillon
Midfielder
Under Contract until 2027Sam Austin
Midfielder / Wing-back
Under Contract until 2027Forwards
Harry Cardwell
Forward
New SigningCharley Kendall
Forward
Under Contract until 2027Slavi Spasov
Forward
Under Contract until 2027Summer Departures
| Player | Status |
|---|---|
| Permanent Departures / Released | |
| Gus Scott-Morriss | Joined Oldham Athletic |
| George Wind | Club option declined |
| Nathan Ralph | Joined Chelmsford City |
| James Golding | Contract expired |
| Cav Miley | Joined Chelmsford City |
| Noor Husin | Joined Worthing |
| James Morton | Released |
| Tom Hopper | Released |
| Josh Walker | Released |
| Loan Returns | |
| Owen Mason | Loan ended |
| Noah Mawene | Loan ended |
| Alfie Massey | Loan ended |
| Andrew Dallas | Loan ended |
Squad Status
🟢 Under Contract
🟡 In Contract Negotiations
⭐ New Signing
🔴 Departed / Released
⚪ Loan Return
This page will be updated throughout the 2026 summer transfer window as Southend United announce new signings, contract extensions and further departures.