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 46 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 less than a year ago, in April 2012, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 12 goals have been scored by the Gulls in those games, with 8 conceded.
The Shrimpers 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 games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the Shrimpers, and 4 goals against.
Torquay United lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower League Two, picking up 25 points from their 17 games so far.
Southend United's 23 points from 17 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torquay United | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Southend United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
A creditable return from recent away games for Shrimpers could well see them head back from Plainmoor with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Torquay United | 4 games since last home draw. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Southend United | 4 games since last away draw. 5 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here