SOUTHEND United’s Jack Bridge predicted his penalty in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Boreham Wood on Saturday.

Bridge missed from the spot at Meadow Park last season.

And he fully expected to be given another opportunity to beat Nathan Ashmore from 12 yards at the weekend.

“I said before the game I knew we were getting a pen today because it was the place the goalkeeper saved one last season,” said Bridge.

“I knew there would be one and thankfully I was able to score.

“It didn’t play on my mind or anything like that but going into the game I just knew there was going to get a pen and thankfully I was able to put it in the net.”

Bridge has now scored nine of his 10 penalties for Blues but Kevin Maher’s side were unable to build on his latest effort.

Boreham Wood soon worked their way back into the game and equalised at the start of the second half with Erico Sousa on target.

But Bridge was pleased with how the Shrimpers dug deep to secure a share of the spoils.

“It was a tough game but it’s always a tough game here,” said Bridge.

“It was difficult towards the end but we hung on in there and it’s a good point.

“They make things really difficult with the way they play football.

“We couldn’t really get our game going but we stood up to it to get a good point.”

The draw kept Blues 14th in the table, despite being docked 10 points for financial irregularities.

And Bridge was quick to praise the level of support again coming the way of the Shrimpers.

“It’s every game, home and away and it’s brilliant,” said Bridge.

“We come to these places and it’s like a home game.”

Blues were roared on by close to 1,300 fans at Boreham Wood with the travelling supporters outnumbering those backing the hosts.

And they saw the Shrimpers make it seven league games without defeat, much to the delight of Bridge.

“We can’t win every game and even when we weren’t at our best we were still able to get a good point at a tough place to go,” said Bridge.

“We definitely hard to work hard for it.”

But Blues are not without a fixture until heading to Altrincham on Saturday November 11.

And Bridge feels the break will do the Shrimpers good.

“It’s 100 per cent coming at the right time,” said Bridge.

“It’s obviously a frustrating thing we’re not in the FA Cup and wanted to win that game, be in the hat and see what happens.

“But given the circumstances, the size of the squad and the injuries we’ve had along the way it’s been a really tough start to the season so time off comes at a good time.

“It allows us to rest up and be able to go again once we’re back.”