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Midfielder · 1986–1993
Versatile midfielder and defender David Martin joined Southend from Wimbledon in August 1986 and became part of the side over several seasons, scoring 28 goals in 266 competitive appearances. His Southend league tally of 220 matches is independently confirmed, and he moved on to Bristol City in July 1993.
| Competition | Starts | Sub appearances | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League | 212 | 8 | 220 | 20 |
| FA Cup | 9 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| League Cup / FA Trophy | 25 | 0 | 25 | 5 |
| Other cups | 10 | 1 | 11 | 3 |
| All competitions | 256 | 10 | 266 | 28 |
This is the archived career snapshot, not an automatically combined lifetime total. Some earlier seasons and cup records are incomplete; current-season matches are shown separately until each historical season has been reconciled. No unverified figures are presented as definitive club records.
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