James Golding has played eight games during his second loan spell at Southend United, scoring two goals in two consecutive wins and keeping two clean sheets. He missed the last match due to a calf injury.

Southend United have signed Oxford United defender James Golding. Golding has been brought back for a second loan spell at Southend United after being on loan with Crewe Alexandra this campaign. Southend boss Kevin Maher said that Golding has had experience of League Two this year, that they have a shortage of players in that area, and that acquiring a player of his quality was a positive development.

James Golding has joined Southend United on loan until the end of the season. The defender is joining the National League side for a second time, after he spent time there in the 2024/25 season.

According to Pete O'Rourke on X, Oxford United defender James Golding is to join Southend United on a loan deal. The 21-year-old is reportedly prepared for a new temporary transfer after recovering from an injury. Golding had previously returned from a loan spell with Crewe Alexandra to continue his injury recovery. The move is possible because National League clubs are still able to sign players even though the EFL window has closed.