Friendlies As of 2 June 2017, Southend United had announced five pre-season friendlies against
Braintree Town,
Bishop's Stortford,
Ebbsfleet United,
Brighton & Hove Albion and
Cambridge United.
League One League table Result summary Results by matchday Matches FA Cup On 16 October 2017, Southend United were drawn away to
Yeovil Town in the first round.
EFL Cup On 16 June 2017, Southend United were drawn at home to
Newport County in the first round.
EFL Trophy On 12 July 2017, Southend United were drawn in the Southern Group B against
Colchester United,
Gillingham and
Reading U23s. After finishing as runners-up in their group, Southend were drawn away to
Peterborough United in the second round. ==Squad statistics==