History of the Rotherham United v Southend United fixture
Southend United face a trip to Rotherham United at Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 12 games played, Shrimpers have recorded 3 wins, and Rotherham United have come away with 5 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in January 2011, with Southend United inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Millers in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 08 Apr | Rotherham U. | 0 - 0 | Southend Utd. | League Division Three |
| 1999/2000 | Mon 03 Jan | Southend Utd. | 1 - 2 | Rotherham U. | League Division Three |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 06 Feb | Rotherham U. | 2 - 2 | 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
Rotherham United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Millers in those games, with 8 conceded.
Southend United have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Shrimpers have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Rotherham United are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 18 points from their 9 games.
Southend United's total of 16 points from their 9 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham United | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 9 |
| Southend United | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Southend United have lost two but won two on their travels, and the Mad panel can see them coming away from Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield with a well-deserved point. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Rotherham United | Unbeaten in the last 3 home games. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Southend United | 6 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here