Tamworth prepare for their National League match against Southend United at Roots Hall on Tuesday after suffering back-to-back defeats. The club sit 22nd in the table with five points from seven games, having lost their last two fixtures including a 3-1 reverse at Harrogate Town on 12 September. Official data confirms the match is scheduled for 18:45 UTC and forms part of Matchday 8 in the league's regular season. Tamworth's recent form shows one win, one draw and three losses from their last five outings, with goals from B. Milnes and R. Calder their only tallies in that span. Southend come into the game having drawn 2-2 at Carlisle on 12 September and won 3-2 against Yeovil Town on 5 September. The Shrimpers' last starting XI featured J. Duncan in goal and R. Colclough up front, while Tamworth fielded R. Lovett between the posts and D. Creaney as their lone striker against Boston United. Both sides will look to end their recent struggles, with Tamworth aiming to improve on a goal difference of minus six after scoring 13 and conceding 19 so far this campaign. The club remain 12 points adrift of leaders Boreham Wood and will look to turn their season around starting with this encounter. Fans can check the upcoming fixtures to see what follows after Tuesday's game, while the squad page offers insight into available personnel. Tamworth will next face Fylde away on 24 September as they seek to climb clear of the relegation zone.