The Analyst: Shrimpers v Cobblers

Last updated : 26 December 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southend United v Northampton Town fixture

Southend Utd. prepare to entertain Northampton Town at Roots Hall on Friday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Shrimpers are clearly on top, winning 52.83% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Roots Hall was less than a year ago, in April 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline 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 12 AprSouthend Utd.1-1NorthamptonLGE1
2007/2008Sat 03 NovNorthampton0 - 1Southend Utd.LGE1
2004/2005Sat 21 MaySouthend Utd.1 - 0NorthamptonD3PO
2004/2005Sun 15 MayNorthampton0 - 0Southend Utd.D3PO
2004/2005Sat 19 FebNorthampton1 - 2Southend Utd.LGE2
2004/2005Tue 30 NovNorthampton0 - 2Southend Utd.ASSM
2004/2005Sat 30 OctSouthend Utd.2 - 1NorthamptonLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Southend United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Shrimpers in those games, with 7 conceded.

Northampton have an average recent record on the road, collecting 1 win and 3 draws from the last six played. The Cobblers's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Southend Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 27 points from their 21 games played so far, Northampton's 28 points from 21 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southend Utd.61144104
Northampton632111811

The Analysts's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Southend Utd.5 games since last home draw.
Latest 3 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
NorthamptonUndefeated in last 3 away games.
4 games since last defeat.