Southend United pair head to Farnborough

Southend United midfielders George Smith and Alex Woodyard have joined Farnborough on an initial month's loan.

Smith, 18, who had been on loan at Ryman Premier Division side Great Wakering Rovers, has yet to make a senior Southend appearance.

Woodyard, also 18, will be unavailable this weekend as he is on duty with the Republic of Ireland Under-19s.

He made his Blues debut against Burton in December and has since added two more appearances to his tally.