History of the Exeter City v Southend United fixture
Southend United pack their bags to visit Exeter City at St. James Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 59 games played, Shrimpers have recorded 14 wins, and Exeter City have come away with 26 victories.
The previous match played between the two at St. James Park was more than three years back, in December 2009, the Grecians carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 22 Sep | Southend Utd. | 2 - 1 | Exeter City | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 13 Mar | Southend Utd. | 0 - 0 | Exeter City | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 19 Dec | Exeter City | 1-0 | Southend Utd. | League One |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 03 May | Exeter City | 1 - 0 | Southend Utd. | League Division Three |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 28 Sep | Southend Utd. | 1 - 0 | Exeter City | League Division Three |
| 2001/2002 | Mon 01 Apr | Southend Utd. | 3 - 1 | Exeter City | League Division Three |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 03 Nov | Exeter City | 2 - 1 | Southend Utd. | League Division Three |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Exeter City have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The Grecians's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.
Southend United's away form is none too clever either, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Shrimpers, and 7 goals against.
Exeter City are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 41 points from 26 games.
Southend United's total of 40 points from their 26 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter City | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 11 |
| Southend United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
A creditable return from recent away games for Shrimpers could well see them head back from St. James Park with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Exeter City | Failed to win in previous 5 home matches. Unbeaten run of 3 matches. |
| Southend United | Not won in previous 2 away matches. Drawn each of the last 2 games. No win in the 4 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here