Europe: Defender Jerome Opoku sublime assist helps Accrington Stanley to victory away from home against Southend United

Ghanaian defender Jerome Opoku continued his magnificent form for Accrington Stanley since joining on loan from Fulham as he played a key role in their 1-0 narrow win against Southend United in the English league one

The defender played the entire match and assisted for his side’s only goal of the match

Stanley head to the contest from a disappointing 1-1 draw at home against Blackpool whiles opponent Southend United came in to the fixture with hopes high following their 1-0 shocking win over MK Dons

Jerome Opoku sublime cross was met up by English forward Colby Bishop as he tapped into the empty net in the 52nd minute of the match to earn Stanley the vital three points away from home

English midfielder Nathan Ralph was sent off for a second caution in the 73rd minute of the match as Southend United played the remaining minutes less

Accrington Stanley sits 17th after match day ten with ten points. Next is a home game against Oxford United on Saturday ,October 5

By: Kanyiri Suburu Lucio/@SuburuAbdulai