Shrewsbury recorded their first League One win of the season as Greg Docherty and Lee Angol netted against Southend.
Shrewsbury's bright start was rewarded with a fifth-minute breakthrough as Docherty, on loan from Rangers, was picked out by Alex Gilliead's cross from the left and fired a powerful shot high into the net.
Shaun Whalley and Angol then went close for the home side before Southend almost forced an equaliser.
Timothee Dieng's header was well saved by goalkeeper Joel Coleman before he impressed again to stop a close range effort from Simon Cox.
Shrewsbury doubled their lead on the stroke of half-time as the visitors were unable to clear Whalley's corner and striker Angol drilled home a low shot from close range.
Shrewsbury might have had a third early in the second half but visiting goalkeeper David Stockdale did well to keep out Angol's header with his feet.
Southend enjoyed plenty of possession but found chances hard to come by.
Match report supplied by the Press Association.
