History of the Southend United v Rotherham United fixture
Southend United prepare to entertain Rotherham United at Roots Hall on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 12 games played, Shrimpers have recorded 6 wins, and Rotherham United have come away with 4 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Roots Hall was just last season, in February 2012, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 13 Oct | Rotherham U. | 0 - 3 | Southend Utd. | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Fri 10 Feb | Southend Utd. | 0-2 | Rotherham U. | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 24 Sep | Rotherham U. | 0 - 4 | Southend Utd. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 15 Jan | Rotherham U. | 1 - 2 | Southend Utd. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 30 Oct | Southend Utd. | 1 - 0 | Rotherham U. | League Two |
| 2005/2006 | Fri 10 Feb | Southend Utd. | 2 - 0 | Rotherham U. | League One |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 24 Sep | Rotherham U. | 2 - 4 | Southend Utd. | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Southend United's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Shrimpers's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.
Rotherham United's away form is none too clever either, picking up four victories from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the The Millers, and 8 goals against.
Southend United lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower League Two, picking up 50 points from their 34 games so far.
Rotherham United are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 56 points from 33 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 5 |
| Rotherham United | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Nothing seems to be going right for the Shrimpers at home recently, and we can see no immediate turn around in fortunes as the The Millers come away with an easy victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Southend United | Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. |
| Rotherham United | 11 games since last away draw. 5 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here