The Analyst: Shrimpers v Bulls

Last updated : 12 August 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Southend United v Hereford United fixture

Southend United prepare to entertain Hereford United at Roots Hall on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Shrimpers are clearly on top, having won 7 and lost only 2 of the 11 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Roots Hall was less than a year ago, in March 2011, as they swept to an impressive 4-0 win in a League Two match.

Recent encounters between the teams

SeasonDateTeamResultTeamComp
2010/2011 Fri 18 Mar Southend Utd. 4-0 Hereford Utd. League Two
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

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Recent respective form guides

Southend United are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 12 goals for the Shrimpers, with 3 goals against.

Hereford United have an average recent record on the road, losing just 1 from the last six, but amazingly drawing the other 5. Bulls have conceded 7 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Current overall team form

TeamPWDLFAP
Southend United 6 2 3 1 8 5 9
Hereford United 6 1 4 1 6 5 7

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The Analysts prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Southend United at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Shrimpers will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics

TeamSequences
Southend United Unbeaten in the last 9 home games.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Hereford United Previous 4 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 7 away matches.
Drawn each of the last 3 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.

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