The 2017-18 campaign was a season of mid-table consolidation and managerial change for Southend United in League One, with The Shrimpers ultimately securing a respectable 10th-place finish. This stability was achieved despite a turbulent mid-season that saw Phil Brown replaced by Chris Powell, with the dependable Simon Cox leading the line by notching 10 crucial goals. It was a solid year that marked the club's third consecutive season in the third tier, laying the foundation for the future at Roots Hall.