Coca Cola League One
Venue: Roots Hall Date: Saturday, 26 December Kick-off: 1300 GMT
Coverage: BBC Sport website, BBC Radio 5 live, BBC local radio, Final Score & highlights on The Football League Show
TEAM NEWS
Southend boss Steve Tilson is trying to extend the loan of Wolves defender Scott Malone who is currently ineligible for Colchester's visit.
If that deal is not done he may opt to recall Osei Sankofa who is fit again after a knee problem.
Colchester have no fresh injuries or suspensions ahead of the trip to their Essex rivals.
Scott Vernon (knee), Lee Beevers (shoulder) and Ashley Vincent (ankle) remain sidelined.
This season I was to have Southend vs Barnet but the match has been sadly postponed. Boo!
On TV in a few minutes though, there is Fulham vs West Ham.
Fulham's Moussa Dembele is back in full training but is unlikely to start after spending the last five weeks sidelined with an ankle injury.
West Ham goalkeeper Rob Green should return following a minor hip operation, while Victor Obinna is expected to recover in time from a bruised leg.
Valon Behrami is doubtful after aggravating a hip problem in the warm-up against Blackburn.
Ex-Fulham winger Luis Boa Morte serves a ban having collected five bookings.
For a neutral an entertaining game so far. Not too nasty but a lot of hard work and fight from both sides. Luckily (or unluckily Sir Alex) Fulham did not get the second goal and the Hammers did well to fight back into this one and turn it around. Should be a nice match. Good luck.