Southend United 2-1 Barnet

Matthew Dennis' double saw Southend move up to 13th in the National League after a 2-1 win over Barnet.

Dennis scored twice in the first-half to make it back-to-back wins for the Shrimpers while Barnet suffered their third consecutive loss.

Dennis made an instant impact for Southend in the fourth minute after scoring from a rebounded shot.

He then doubled the lead in the 27th minute after Aston Oxborough saved Tom Clifford's initial shot, and was able to tap in the rebound.

Barnet pulled a goal back in the 36th minute through Adam Marriott, who hit home a low shot, but the Bees were unable to end their losing run.

Match report supplied by PA Media.