FM Preview: Southend United v Rochdale 20 Dec 2013

Last updated : 19 December 2013 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Southend United v Rochdale fixture

Southend United prepare to entertain Rochdale at Roots Hall on Friday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Shrimpers are clearly on top, having won 13 and lost only 4 of the 22 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Roots Hall was just last season, in November 2012, with Southend United running out comfortable 3-1 winners in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2012/2013 Wed 10 Apr Rochdale 4 - 2 Southend Utd. League Two
2012/2013 Sat 24 Nov Southend Utd. 3-1 Rochdale League Two
2007/2008 Sat 10 Nov Southend Utd. 2 - 1 Rochdale F.A. Cup
2004/2005 Fri 25 Mar Southend Utd. 3 - 0 Rochdale League Two
2004/2005 Sat 14 Aug Rochdale 2 - 0 Southend Utd. League Two
2003/2004 Sat 01 May Rochdale 1 - 1 Southend Utd. League Division Three
2003/2004 Sat 22 Nov Southend Utd. 4 - 0 Rochdale League Division Three

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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 9 goals have been scored by the Shrimpers in those games, with 4 conceded.

The Dale 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 Dale's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

Southend United's total of 33 points from their 20 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Skybet League Two.

Rochdale lie just outside the playoff positions in the Skybet League Two, picking up 33 from their 20 games so far.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Southend United 6 3 3 0 10 4 12
Rochdale 6 2 3 1 8 8 9

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FootyMad's prediction ...

With Southend United only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. 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 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Rochdale Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Drawn each of the last 2 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.

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