History of the Torquay United v Southend United fixture
Southend United face a trip to Torquay United at Plainmoor on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 45 games played, Shrimpers have recorded 10 wins, and Torquay United have come away with 18 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Plainmoor was just last season, in February 2011, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 22 Oct | Southend Utd. | 4 - 1 | Torquay Utd. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 19 Feb | Torquay Utd. | 1-1 | Southend Utd. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 04 Sep | Southend Utd. | 2 - 1 | Torquay Utd. | League Two |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 08 May | Southend Utd. | 1 - 2 | Torquay Utd. | League Division Three |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 29 Nov | Torquay Utd. | 3 - 0 | Southend Utd. | League Division Three |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 19 Apr | Southend Utd. | 3 - 0 | Torquay Utd. | League Division Three |
| 2002/2003 | Sat 21 Dec | Torquay Utd. | 3 - 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
Torquay United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Gulls in those games, with 5 conceded.
Southend United have an average recent record on the road, winning 2 of the last six, but losing the other 4. While the Shrimpers have hit 5 goals, 8 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Torquay United are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 79 points from their 42 games.
Southend United are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 73 points from 42 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay United | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 13 |
| Southend United | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 9 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Gulls, as the Shrimpers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Torquay United | Unbeaten in the last 4 home games. Unbeaten run of 4 matches. |
| Southend United | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 2 away matches. Last drawn game 7 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here