FootyMAD's Southend United match preview

Last updated : 16 November 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southend United v Cheltenham Town fixture

Cheltenham T. face a trip to Southend United at Roots Hall on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4 - 1 thriller, in an League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 14 AugSouthend Utd.4 - 1Cheltenham T.LGEC
2004/2005Sat 19 MarCheltenham T.0 - 3Southend Utd.LGE2
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

Recent respective form guides

Southend United are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Shrimpers in those games, with 6 conceded.

The away form of Cheltenham T. is pretty dire, chalking up just 1 victory, with 5 defeats, from the last six. While the Robins have hit 5 goals, 14 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Southend Utd.'s total of 25 points from their 15 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Cheltenham T. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 15 games have yielded only 11 points.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southend Utd.64029612
Cheltenham T.60336123

FootyMad's prediction ...

Robins are in poor form away, and the FootyMad team are afraid to say this game can be passed over as a comfortable defeat against Southend Utd.. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Southend Utd. 7 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 7 .
Cheltenham T. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 7 most recent games.