The Analyst: Shrimpers v Canaries

Last updated : 30 November 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southend United v Norwich City fixture

Southend Utd. are ready to welcome Norwich City to Roots Hall on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Shrimpers are clearly on top, having won 16 and lost only 5 of the 31 games.

The previous match played between the two at Roots Hall was more than three years back, in September 2006, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 26 DecNorwich City0 - 0Southend Utd.CHMP
2006/2007Tue 12 SepSouthend Utd.3-3Norwich CityCHMP
1996/1997Tue 25 FebSouthend Utd.1 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
1996/1997Sat 14 SepNorwich City0 - 0Southend Utd.CHMP
1995/1996Sat 02 MarSouthend Utd.1 - 1Norwich CityCHMP
1995/1996Tue 26 DecNorwich City0 - 1Southend Utd.CHMP
1959/1960Wed 27 AprNorwich City4 - 3Southend Utd.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Southend United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Norwich City have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The games have constituted a decent return of 14 goals for the Canaries, and 4 goals against.

Southend Utd.'s 23 points from 18 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Norwich City are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 32 points from 18 games.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southend Utd.6204496
Norwich City632116611

The Analyst's prediction ...

Southend Utd. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Southend Utd.Won 3 successive home games.
6 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 13 .
Norwich CityNot won in previous 3 away matches.