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Southend United captain Nathan Ralph is likely to undergo knee surgery. The 32-year-old has been with The Shrimpers since 2019 and made 25 appearances this season.
What happened to Nathan Ralph?
Nathan Ralph has a tear in his knee, which will probably require an operation.
Impact on the team
Southend are eighth in the National League, two points outside the play-off places. They have a busy schedule ahead, with as many as nine games in March.
Upcoming fixtures
Southend will face Morecambe on Saturday and are still in the FA Trophy with a quarter-final away to Horsham on 28 February.
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| League standing | 6th in National League, 81 pts, 23W-12D-11L from 46 games |
| Recent form | WLWWD |
| Goals this season | 83 scored, 47 conceded (+36 goal difference) |
| Title race | 27 points behind leaders York |
| Last result | Southend 0-0 Wealdstone (2026-05-17) |
Current context
As of 28 Jun 2026, Southend United is 6th in the National League with 81 points from 46 games, having scored 83 goals and conceded 47, and are 27 points behind leaders York. Their recent form has been WLWWD, with their last result being a 0-0 draw against Wealdstone on 2026-05-17.
