The Analyst: Shrimpers v Cobblers

Last updated : 02 September 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Southend United v Northampton Town fixture

Southend United prepare to entertain Northampton Town at Roots Hall on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Shrimpers are clearly on top, winning 52.73% 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 February 2011, 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
2010/2011 Sat 26 Feb Southend Utd. 1-1 Northampton League Two
2010/2011 Sat 11 Sep Northampton 2 - 1 Southend Utd. League Two
2008/2009 Mon 13 Apr Northampton 2 - 3 Southend Utd. League One
2008/2009 Fri 26 Dec Southend Utd. 1 - 0 Northampton League One
2007/2008 Sat 12 Apr Southend Utd. 1 - 1 Northampton League One
2007/2008 Sat 03 Nov Northampton 0 - 1 Southend Utd. League One
2004/2005 Sat 21 May Southend Utd. 1 - 0 Northampton Football League Play-Offs (Lvl 4)

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, 5 to 3.

The Cobblers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Cobblers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 8 against.

Southend United's total of 9 points from their 5 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.

Northampton Town are currently lying in 19th place in npower League Two having mustered a points tally of 4 from their 5 matches played.

Current overall team form

TeamPWDLFAP
Southend United 6 3 1 2 7 8 10
Northampton Town 6 1 0 5 5 13 3

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The Analyst's prediction ...

Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Shrimpers to get the show back on the road at Roots Hall by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics

TeamSequences
Southend United Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Northampton Town 5 games since last away draw.
An overall losing run of 5 games.
No win in the 5 most recent games.

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