Southend beat lowly Tranmere to record their third consecutive League Two win and move to within three points of the automatic promotion places.
A close-range effort by Jack Payne and a Will Aimson own goal put the Shrimpers in control before the break.
Max Power pulled a goal back for the hosts from the penalty spot in the second half after Cian Bolger brought down Shamir Fenelon.
Tranmere are in the bottom two and six points adrift of safety.
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