Game #1731 | League game #1617
Season game #20 | Division Three game #19
Jimmy Hill game #
Southend United 18th | Coventry City 1st (24)

City fly to Southend and fly out with two points despite a late battering from the Shrimpers. A deserved win for 2,000 City fans, with the sharp Hale heading in and a Hudson-inspired Rees goal. Curtis riles the crowd with his strong tackles but Ron Farmer floors Smith for the penalty.