Gill's late show stuns Shrimpers

Higgs: Inspired display for Robins

Southend came closest to scoring in normal time at Roots Hall but Kevin Betsy was denied by a double save from Shane Higgs.

Alex Russell set up the winner when he picked up Alan Wright's pass on the left and crossed to the far post where Gill stooped to head home in off the right upright five minutes from time.

Southend twice came close to equalising from Peter Clarke headers but were unable to force a penalty shoot-out.