History of the Cheltenham Town v Southend United fixture
Southend United face a trip to Cheltenham Town at Whaddon Road on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 3 of the 9 previous games, with the hosts winning just 2.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in December 2010, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Mon 03 Jan | Southend Utd. | 1 - 2 | Cheltenham T. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 14 Dec | Cheltenham T. | 0-2 | Southend Utd. | League Two |
| 2009/2010 | Tue 11 Aug | Cheltenham T. | 1 - 2 | Southend Utd. | League Cup |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 02 May | Southend Utd. | 2 - 0 | Cheltenham T. | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 25 Nov | Cheltenham T. | 0 - 0 | Southend Utd. | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 12 Aug | Southend Utd. | 0 - 1 | Cheltenham T. | League Cup |
| 2007/2008 | Fri 29 Feb | Cheltenham T. | 1 - 1 | Southend Utd. | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Cheltenham Town have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.
The Shrimpers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, remaining unbeaten in their last six, winning five and drawing the one. Those games have seen the Shrimpers pummel 12 goals, and let in 3.
Cheltenham Town are holding the final promotion place in the npower League Two, and have accumulated 38 points from the 19 games they have played so far.
Southend United are leading the way in the npower League Two, with their 19 games giving them a return of 42 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Town | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 15 |
| Southend United | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 9 |
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FootyMad's prediction ...
Southend United are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Cheltenham Town. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Cheltenham Town | 6 games since last home draw. Won their latest 4 matches. Not drawn a match in their last 13 . |
| Southend United | Undefeated in last 8 away games. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here