Southend United FC · Southend-on-Sea, England
Roots Hall is a soccer venue located in Southend-on-Sea, England, with a seating capacity of 10,500. It is home to Southend United FC, who compete in National League. Roots Hall is one of 117 venues in England tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 5th among National League stadiums by capacity.
When you arrive at Roots Hall in Southend-on-Sea, you'll find yourself at Essex's largest football stadium, a ground that's been home to Southend United's passionate supporters for decades. The venue holds just over 11,000 fans these days, creating an intimate atmosphere where you're never far from the action on the pitch. Getting to the stadium is straightforward, located in the seaside town that gives the Shrimpers their nickname, and the proximity to the coast means you can easily combine your matchday visit with a stroll along the famous Southend Pier or fish and chips by the water.
The stadium itself has a traditional feel that many modern grounds have lost, though you should know that Roots Hall has been on the verge of major change for years. Plans for a move to a brand new 22,000-seater at Fossetts Farm dominated conversation among fans throughout the 2000s and 2010s, but those dreams were shelved when new owners took control in 2024. Instead, they've committed to renovating and improving Roots Hall itself, funding the work through housing development at the Fossetts Farm site. For visitors, this means you'll be experiencing a ground with genuine history and character, one that's set to be refreshed rather than replaced, keeping alive the atmosphere that's made it special to generations of Southend supporters.
