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English football fans are always eager to see who makes the starting XI.
The upcoming FA Trophy clash between Southend United and Chatham Town is set for 31.01.2026 at 15:00. Here you’ll find everything about confirmed lineups, tactical approaches, and recent performances leading into one of the most anticipated fixtures in England.
Pre-Match Overview
Both clubs come into this FA Trophy encounter with contrasting form and ambitions.
Southend United, currently sitting - in the standings, will look to secure valuable home points, while Chatham Town, positioned -, aim to continue their climb up the FA Trophy table.
Key match info:
- Country: England
- Date: 31.01.2026
- Kickoff: 15:00
- Favorite: Chatham Town
This fixture has a rich history — the sides last met on -, finishing -.
Southend United Starting XI and Tactical Notes
The Southend United squad has been dominant at home throughout the FA Trophy 2026 campaign.
Fans searching for the Southend United lineup today or Southend United starting XI can find it on this page.
The manager’s choices this week will likely focus on:
- Maintaining defensive stability after recent fixtures
- Enhancing midfield control and quick transitions
- Maximizing forward efficiency in the final third
Recent Southend United home performances:
Date Event Score 27.01.2026 Rochdale vs Southend United 2 - 1 24.01.2026 Boston United vs Southend United 3 - 3 20.01.2026 Southend United vs Eastleigh 4 - 1
Chatham Town Confirmed Lineup
The visitors Chatham Town have been unpredictable this season but remain dangerous against top sides.
Their confirmed lineup for today’s FA Trophy game will soon be announced on this page.
Performance overview:
- League standing: -
- Recent head-to-head record: -
- Wins this season over Southend United: 0
Recent away match stats for Chatham Town:
Date Event Score 24.01.2026 Chatham Town vs Billericay Town 0 - 1 17.01.2026 Carshalton Athletic vs Chatham Town 0 - 4 13.01.2026 Canvey Island vs Chatham Town 0 - 0
Prediction and Final Word
As of 28.01.2026, odds point to Chatham Town as the likely winner, but English football rarely follows the script. Weather, intensity, and tactical precision will all influence the result.
The confirmed Southend United and Chatham Town lineups for the FA Trophy 2026 season will be updated here once available — stay tuned for the latest lineup news, formations, and player performances.
