History of the Southend United v Cheltenham Town fixture
Southend United prepare to entertain Cheltenham Town at Roots Hall on Saturday afternoon, needing to improve on a poor record between the sides. The visitors have won 7 of the 14 previous games, with the Shrimpers winning just 6.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Roots Hall was less than a year ago, in February 2013, with Cheltenham Town inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Shrimpers in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
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2012/2013 | Tue 12 Feb | Southend Utd. | 1-2 | Cheltenham T. | League Two |
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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Southend United have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Shrimpers in those games, with 4 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 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Southend United are holding the final promotion place in the Skybet League Two, and have accumulated 32 points from the 18 games they have played so far.
Cheltenham Town find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 22 points from their 18 matches.
Current overall team form
Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
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Southend United | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 13 |
Cheltenham Town | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Southend United are not exactly setting the world alight at Roots Hall at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Cheltenham Town in this game. Home Win
Sequence statistics
Team | Sequences |
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Southend United | Unbeaten run of 5 matches. |
Cheltenham Town | Drawn each of the last 2 games. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here