History of the Southend United v Hereford United fixture
Southend United are ready to welcome Hereford United to Roots Hall on Friday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Shrimpers are clearly on top, having won 6 and lost only 2 of the 10 games.
The previous match played between the two at Roots Hall was within the last three years, in September 2008, the Shrimpers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 25 Sep | Hereford Utd. | 1 - 3 | Southend Utd. | League Two |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 14 Mar | Hereford Utd. | 0 - 1 | Southend Utd. | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 13 Sep | Southend Utd. | 1-0 | Hereford Utd. | League One |
| 1989/1990 | Tue 20 Mar | Southend Utd. | 2 - 0 | Hereford Utd. | Fourth Division |
| 1989/1990 | Sat 14 Oct | Hereford Utd. | 0 - 3 | Southend Utd. | Fourth Division |
| 1986/1987 | Sat 07 Feb | Hereford Utd. | 0 - 1 | Southend Utd. | Fourth Division |
| 1986/1987 | Tue 16 Sep | Southend Utd. | 2 - 0 | Hereford Utd. | Fourth Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Southend United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 9.
The Bulls have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Bulls, and 9 goals against.
Southend United see themselves just below half way in the Npower League Two, showing a record of 48 points from their 36 games played so far,
Hereford United are currently lying in 20th place in Npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 40 from their 34 matches played.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 5 |
| Hereford United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
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The Analyst's prediction ...
These are testing times at Roots Hall for the Shrimpers and the Madmen are unable to see past Hereford United claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Southend United | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Latest 2 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Hereford United | 4 successive away victories. 16 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here