Game #1708 | League game #1595
Season game #54 | Division Three game #43
Jimmy Hill game #
Southend United 7th | Coventry City 5th (24)

After three losses in a row, Hill, for the first time sets out to defend in depth. The plan backfires after 50 seconds when Kearns misjudges a back-pass. Hudson forces Lou Costello to fire into his own net but City show little adventure. The point ends a run of four losses at Roots Hall.