Two struggling Championship sides come together in front of the cameras on Friday night hoping for the three points which might just rejuvenate their season.

Neither side have their worries to seek. Town boss Mike Newell aims to end a miserable run of eight defeats from nine league matches which has left them only five points above the relegation zone.

Can this really be the side who were a top club in the 1980s, beating Arsenal in a League Cup final at Wembley?

The visitors are in even worse condition, this season unravelling after two successive promotions.

Boss Steve Tilson has signed a year's extension to his contract at Roots Hall despite his side sitting at the bottom of the table.

Southend captain Kevin Maher returns from suspension but we don't think that will be enough to prevent more misery being heaped upon Tilson's men.

Luton are ready to break free from their hopeless form by ending their dismal run.
Betterbet.com offer 5/6 for the home win and we will have some of that to get the weekend's betting started, hopefully, on a positive note.