Nathan Ralph and Matthew Dennis both hit the back of the net to get Southend back to winning ways with a 2-0 Vanarama National League win over Altrincham.

Defender Ralph bundled home his first goal of the season after a scramble in the box following a corner to put the hosts into the lead.

Midfielder Dennis then turned in his eighth league goal of the season, tapping home from Jack Bridge’s neat pass.

Southend’s second win in three matches helped wipe away frustrations from Tuesday’s 3-0 home loss to Dagenham.