FM Preview: Southend United v Cheltenham Town 12 Feb 2013

Last updated : 11 February 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Southend United v Cheltenham Town fixture

Cheltenham Town face a trip to Southend United at Roots Hall on Tuesday evening,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Roots Hall was less than a year ago, in March 2012, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Sat 15 Sep Cheltenham T. 1 - 3 Southend Utd. League Two
2011/2012 Fri 30 Mar Southend Utd. 4-0 Cheltenham T. League Two
2011/2012 Sat 10 Dec Cheltenham T. 3 - 0 Southend Utd. League Two
2010/2011 Mon 03 Jan Southend Utd. 1 - 2 Cheltenham T. League Two
2010/2011 Tue 14 Dec Cheltenham T. 0 - 2 Southend Utd. League Two
2009/2010 Tue 11 Aug Cheltenham T. 1 - 2 Southend Utd. League Cup
2008/2009 Sat 02 May Southend Utd. 2 - 0 Cheltenham T. League One

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Recent respective form guides

Southend United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Shrimpers in those games, with 6 conceded.

Cheltenham Town have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Robins have hit 6 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Southend United's total of 47 points from their 30 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.

Cheltenham Town are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 49 points from 31 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Southend United 6 3 1 2 5 6 10
Cheltenham Town 6 1 4 1 4 4 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

With Cheltenham Town only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Roots Hall will be a good result. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Southend United Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Cheltenham Town Not won in previous 4 away matches.
No win in the 2 most recent games.

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