History of the Southend United v Chesterfield fixture
Southend United prepare to entertain Chesterfield at Roots Hall on Friday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 26 games played, Shrimpers have recorded 10 wins, and Chesterfield have come away with 9 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Roots Hall was two seasons ago, in January 2011, with Chesterfield inflicting a narrow 2-3 defeat upon the Shrimpers in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 08 Jan | Southend Utd. | 2-3 | Chesterfield | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 09 Oct | Chesterfield | 2 - 1 | Southend Utd. | League Two |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 18 Feb | Chesterfield | 3 - 4 | Southend Utd. | League One |
| 2005/2006 | Tue 06 Dec | Southend Utd. | 0 - 0 | Chesterfield | League One |
| 2001/2002 | Tue 18 Dec | Southend Utd. | 2 - 0 | Chesterfield | F.A. Cup |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 08 Dec | Chesterfield | 1 - 1 | Southend Utd. | F.A. Cup |
| 2000/2001 | Sat 31 Mar | Chesterfield | 1 - 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
Southend United are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Shrimpers in those games, with 5 conceded.
The Spireites have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Spireites's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.
Southend United's total of 34 points from their 22 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.
Chesterfield's 32 points from 22 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend United | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 10 |
| Chesterfield | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
This is certainly an intriguing match for the Shrimpers, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Southend United | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Drawn each of their last 3 games. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Chesterfield | 5 games since last away draw. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here