The Analyst: Hatters v Shrimpers

Last updated : 16 January 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Stockport County v Southend United fixture

Southend Utd. travel to take on Stockport County at Edgeley Park on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 11 games played, Shrimpers have recorded 3 wins, and Stockport Co. have come away with 5 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Stockport Co. was well over fifteen years ago, back in October 1989, the Hatters carving out a narrow 1 - 0 victory in a Fourth Division match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 11 OctSouthend Utd.1 - 1Stockport Co.LGE1
1989/1990Fri 23 MarSouthend Utd.2 - 0Stockport Co.LGE2
1989/1990Mon 16 OctStockport Co.1 - 0Southend Utd.LGE2
1986/1987Fri 08 MayStockport Co.0 - 2Southend Utd.LGE2
1986/1987Sat 13 DecSouthend Utd.0 - 0Stockport Co.LGE2
1985/1986Mon 03 MarStockport Co.2 - 1Southend Utd.LGE2
1985/1986Tue 01 OctSouthend Utd.0 - 0Stockport Co.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Stockport County have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Hatters in those games, with 9 conceded.

The away form of Southend Utd. is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. Shrimpers have conceded 11 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Stockport Co. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 38 points from their 24 games so far. Southend Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 30 points from their 23 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Stockport Co.621310107
Southend Utd.61143114

The Analyst's prediction ...

The Analyst see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Hatters, as the Shrimpers have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win 

Sequence statistics:
Stockport Co.8 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Southend Utd.Not won in previous 9 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.