SOUTHEND offered travelling Fylde fans a free pie and hot drink at their match but only nine supporters showed up.
The Shrimpers climbed to 11th in the National League table with a 2-0 win that leaves Fylde in the relegation zone.
The Lancashire club have struggled this season and few were willing to travel the 530-mile round trip to watch their side in action.
The nine that did were treated to a complimentary pie and hot drink.
Southend said the gesture was a “token of appreciation for their dedication on a cold Tuesday night in January”.
Fans praised the offer and those who travelled south to support their team.
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One wrote: “I just love this. Doesn’t matter whether your club is big or small passion is passion regardless of the distance.”
Another added: “To watch non league football absolutely outstanding effort 👍”
A third wrote: “Proper fans 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻”
And another commented: “Give em all lifelong season tickets.”
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Southend are now just three points off the play-offs as they bid to win promotion back to the EFL.
They were relegated from League Two in 2021 and have finished eighth and ninth in their two seasons in the National League.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
