SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has made two changes to his starting line-up for tonight’s clash with Chesterfield.

Goalkeeper Steve Arnold has been recalled between the sticks for the first time since August as he replaces Blondy Nna Noukeu who has been recalled by his parent club Stoke City.

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The other alteration comes in attack where the fit-again Harry Cardwell takes the place of Henry Sandat.

Nathan Ralph and Dan Mooney are both on the bench after recovering from injury.

Southend United: Arnold, Scott-Morriss, Hobson, Kensdale, Lomas, Bridge, Miley, Husin, Taylor, Powell, Cardwell.

Subs: Ralph, Mooney, Fonguck, Wreh & Andeng Ndi

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