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 44 games played, Shrimpers have recorded 9 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 November 2012, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-4 winners in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 16 Mar | Southend Utd. | 1 - 1 | Torquay Utd. | League Two |
| 2012/2013 | Sat 17 Nov | Torquay Utd. | 1-4 | Southend Utd. | League Two |
| 2011/2012 | Sat 14 Apr | Torquay Utd. | 0 - 0 | Southend Utd. | League Two |
| 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 |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Torquay United need to improve on their recent home record of just 3 draws from the previous six. Gulls have conceded a disappointing 9 goals in this period, and managed to convert only 2 of their own chances.
Southend United's away form is none too clever either, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Those games have seen the Shrimpers pummel 11 goals, and let in 4.
Torquay United find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 19 games have yielded only 15 points.
Southend United are holding the final promotion place in the Skybet League Two, and have accumulated 33 points from the 19 games they have played so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 5 |
| Southend United | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 14 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Southend United are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Torquay United. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Torquay United | Failed to win in previous 6 home matches. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Southend United | 3 successive away victories. 7 games since last away draw. 7 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here