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Defender · 1973–1979
Neil Townsend made 178 competitive appearances for Southend and scored eight goals. Although he lined up further forward on his debut against Blackburn Rovers in August 1973, contemporary squad listings also identify him as a central defender.
| Competition | Starts | Sub appearances | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League | 156 | 1 | 157 | 7 |
| FA Cup | 14 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| League Cup / FA Trophy | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Other cups | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All competitions | 177 | 1 | 178 | 8 |
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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Football League Third Division · 2000/01
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