The Pilgrims' battle to stay in the National League continues in midweek with the visit of Kevin Maher's Shrimpers, who were 2-0 victors over Boston at Roots Hall in August.

Much has changed personnel-wise for the Pilgrims since, none more so than the hosts now being managed by former Southend player and coach Graham Coughlan.

Coughlan could hand a start to on-loan Accrington Stanley striker Jimmy Knowles, who completed his return to the Jakemans Community Stadium on Tuesday.

The United manager will be without the services of injured trio Dan Adshead, Michael Bostwick and Mitch Roberts.

Southend's last visit to Boston unfolded in January 2005 – a 2-0 defeat at York Street with Andy Kirk on target twice for the hosts.

LIVE COVERAGE
The match will be shown live on DAZN.

Elsewhere, BBC Radio Lincolnshire full-match commentary, courtesy of Rob Makepeace and Michael Hortin, is available online.

Updates on X will be available via @bostonunited throughout the evening.

TICKETS
The match is NOT all-ticket – but ticket purchases are recommended. Click here to buy a ticket. Advanced purchases are £1 cheaper than contactless payments on the turnstiles.

Allocated seating is in operation throughout the Acorn Taxis (West) Stand. Any contactless admissions to the Acorn Taxis (West) Stand are encouraged to sit in Block B if entering the stadium via Turnstiles W1 and W2 and Block H via Turnstiles W3 and W4. Tickets for these blocks will not be on sale online.

A host of family discounts are available – with savings applied at the online checkout.

TRANSPORT
Click here for a full guide on transport to and from the Jakemans Community Stadium - with car parking reserved for seasonal pass holders and club guests.

SHUTTLE BUSES
An enhanced transport option will be available from the Led Medlock Voluntary Centre in the town centre, with further in-town pick-ups available (£1.50 per journey):

5.00pm
5.45pm
6.30pm
7.15pm

Click here for full details.

ELLENDERS
Ellenders will be open from 5.30pm.

HOSPITALITY
Doors for Club 85 and the executive boxes will open at 5.30pm.

PIC: Chris Bray.