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Southend United's Historic Upset Over Manchester United Remembered 20 Years On

Southend United's Historic Upset Over Manchester United Remembered 20 Years On
World Sports · 07:24:53 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

On November 7, 2006, Southend United secured a memorable victory over Manchester United in a cup match, toppling the Premier League giants at their peak.

The result, which occurred exactly 20 years ago, remains one of the most celebrated upsets in the history of English football's domestic cup competitions.

BBC Essex Sport reporters Lewis Adams and Warren Muggleton reflected on the anniversary, highlighting the significance of the lower-league side's triumph over a star-studded Manchester United lineup.

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