Southend United 1-0 FC Halifax Town

Kenny Clark scored the only goal as National League high-fliers FC Halifax lost 1-0 to Southend at Roots Hall.

Clark converted from close range in the 12th minute after being teed up by Jack Bridge.

The hosts went close to scoring again with 20 minutes remaining when Sam Dalby sent a header against the crossbar, but the subsequent penalty appeals as he went down while trying to follow up proved in vain.

It was a first loss in six matches for third-placed Halifax.

Pete Wild's side are now only two points ahead of fourth-placed Solihull, while Kevin Maher's Southend remain 13th.

Match report supplied by PA Media.