FootyMAD's Southend United match preview

Last updated : 18 March 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cheltenham Town v Southend United fixture

Cheltenham T. prepare to entertain Southend United at Whaddon Road on Saturday afternoon, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. Of the 4 previous meetings, 2 have been drawn, and 2 won by the Robins.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Whaddon Road was just last season, in January 2004, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Division Three match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 07 AugSouthend Utd.0 - 2Cheltenham T.LGE2
2003/2004Fri 09 JanCheltenham T.1-1Southend Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 09 AugSouthend Utd.2 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE2
2001/2002Tue 19 FebCheltenham T.1 - 1Southend Utd.LGE2
2001/2002Fri 28 SepSouthend Utd.0 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE2
2000/2001Sat 05 MayCheltenham T.2 - 1Southend Utd.LGE2
2000/2001Tue 05 DecSouthend Utd.2 - 0Cheltenham T.AM

Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 7.

Southend Utd. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Cheltenham T. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League Two, showing a record of 50 points from their 37 games played so far, Southend Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 62 points from 37 games.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cheltenham T.6204486
Southend Utd.63309612

FootyMad's prediction ...

Cheltenham T. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Cheltenham T. 7 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Southend Utd. Undefeated in last 5 away games.
Drawn each of the last 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.