The Analyst: Saddlers v Shrimpers

Last updated : 29 August 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Walsall v Southend United fixture

Southend Utd. face a trip to Walsall at Banks's Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 37 games played, Shrimpers have recorded 14 wins, and Walsall have come away with 17 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in October 2007, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Sat 29 MarSouthend Utd.1 - 0WalsallLGE1
2007/2008Sat 20 OctWalsall0 - 2Southend Utd.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 25 FebSouthend Utd.0 - 0WalsallLGE1
2005/2006Sat 13 AugWalsall2 - 2Southend Utd.LGE1
1997/1998Sat 17 JanSouthend Utd.0 - 1WalsallLGE1
1997/1998Sat 30 AugWalsall3 - 1Southend Utd.LGE1
1989/1990Tue 30 JanWalsall4 - 1Southend Utd.ASSM

Recent respective form guides

Walsall have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, The Saddlers's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

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 Shrimpers's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Walsall's 4 points from 3 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Southend Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 4 points from their 3 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Walsall61237105
Southend Utd.6123395

The Analyst's prediction ...

A creditable return from recent away games for Shrimpers could well see them head back from Banks's Stadium with a share of the spoils, The Analyst has spoken. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
WalsallNot drawn a match in their last 3 .
Southend Utd.Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.