The Analyst: Shrews v Shrimpers

Last updated : 20 January 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Shrewsbury Town v Southend United fixture

Southend United face a trip to Shrewsbury Town at Prostar Stadium on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 27 games played, Shrimpers have recorded 8 wins, and Shrewsbury Town have come away with 10 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in November 2010, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

SeasonDateTeamResultTeamComp
2011/2012 Fri 30 Sep Southend Utd. 3 - 0 Shrewsbury Tn. League Two
2010/2011 Sat 05 Feb Southend Utd. 0 - 2 Shrewsbury Tn. League Two
2010/2011 Sat 20 Nov Shrewsbury Tn. 1 - 1 Southend Utd. League Two
2004/2005 Tue 22 Feb Southend Utd. 1 - 0 Shrewsbury Tn. League Two
2004/2005 Tue 02 Nov Southend Utd. 4 - 1 Shrewsbury Tn. (Associate Members)
2004/2005 Sat 23 Oct Shrewsbury Tn. 1 - 1 Southend Utd. League Two
2002/2003 Tue 14 Jan Shrewsbury Tn. 0 - 1 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

Shrewsbury Town are in decent form at home, having won four and drawn two of their last six games, A total of 8 goals have been scored by the Shrews in those games, with 2 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 12 goals for the Shrimpers, and 6 goals against.

Shrewsbury Town are just outside the promotion places, in 5th, having taken 45 points from 25 games.

Southend United are leading the way in the npower League Two, with their 25 games giving them a return of 52 points.

Current overall team form

TeamPWDLFAP
Shrewsbury Town 6 2 2 2 5 5 8
Southend United 6 3 1 2 13 6 10

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The Analyst's prediction ...

A creditable return from recent away games for Shrimpers could well see them head back from the Greenhous Meadow Stadium with a share of the spoils. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

TeamSequences
Shrewsbury Town Unbeaten in the last 21 home games.
Southend United 6 games since last away draw.
5 games since last defeat.

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