History of the Southend United v Oxford United fixture
Southend United prepare to entertain Oxford United at Roots Hall on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 19 games played, Shrimpers have recorded 9 wins, and Oxford United have come away with 7 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Roots Hall was just last season, in November 2011, the Shrimpers carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Tue 08 Jan | Oxford Utd. | 3 - 3 | Southend Utd. | (Associate Members) |
| 2012/2013 | Tue 21 Aug | Oxford Utd. | 2 - 0 | Southend Utd. | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 28 Apr | Oxford Utd. | 0 - 2 | Southend Utd. | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Tue 08 Nov | Oxford Utd. | 0 - 1 | Southend Utd. | (Associate Members) |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 05 Nov | Southend Utd. | 2-1 | Oxford Utd. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 01 Feb | Southend Utd. | 2 - 1 | Oxford Utd. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 01 Jan | Oxford Utd. | 0 - 2 | Southend Utd. | League Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Southend United have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Shrimpers in those games, with 7 conceded.
The away form of Oxford United however, is much more impressive, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the U's, and 8 goals against.
Southend United's total of 43 points from their 28 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.
Oxford United's 39 points from 28 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 |
| Oxford United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Southend United 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
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Southend United | Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not drawn a match in their last 3 . |
| Oxford United | 5 games since last away draw. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here