Southend saw their 100 per cent start to the new Enterprise National League campaign end after being held to a goalless draw by York at Roots Hall.
The Shrimpers were chasing a third straight win and saw wing-back Gus Scott-Morriss shoot just wide early on.
York – who picked up a first victory at Truro in their last match – went close midway through the first half when midfielder Ollie Banks sent a free-kick crashing against the crossbar.
Southend struck the woodwork themselves late on through a looping header from substitute Sam Austin, but York held out to take a point.
