The Shrimpers won their first League Two match for a month an shot back up into the play-off places with this win in Lancashire.

Blues striker Wayne Gray scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot after 25 minutes when Bury's David Flitcroft handled in the 18-yard box.

Southend went into the match in 11th place but moved up to sixth with this victory at Gigg Lane.

Full match report, pictures and reaction in Monday's Echo.

Published Saturday December 11, 2004

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