Before, during & after Southend
Sam Austin joined Southend from Notts County in June 2025, bringing experience, energy and a knack for creating goals from midfield. He had captained Kidderminster Harriers before moving to Notts County in 2022, then led the National League assist chart when the Magpies earned promotion via the 2022/23 play-offs.
Austin scored on his Southend debut at Gateshead in the opening 3–0 win of 2025/26 and continued to contribute crucial goals, including a September 2026 hat-trick away at Gateshead. The running figures in the original archive are not up to date.

