The Analyst: Shrimpers v Cumbrians

Last updated : 20 March 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southend United v Carlisle United fixture

Southend Utd. prepare to entertain Carlisle United at Roots Hall on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 15 games played, Shrimpers have recorded 6 wins, and Carlisle Utd. have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Roots Hall was just last season, in October 2007, with Carlisle Utd. inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Shrimpers 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:
2008/2009Sat 06 SepCarlisle Utd.2 - 1Southend Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 19 AprCarlisle Utd.1 - 2Southend Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 27 OctSouthend Utd.0-1Carlisle Utd.LGE1
2003/2004Sat 27 MarCarlisle Utd.1 - 2Southend Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 20 SepSouthend Utd.2 - 2Carlisle Utd.LGE2
2002/2003Sat 04 JanCarlisle Utd.1 - 0Southend Utd.LGE2
2002/2003Tue 13 AugSouthend Utd.0 - 1Carlisle Utd.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Southend United are showing reasonable home form, having won four and lost two from the last six played. These games have seen the Shrimpers score just 7 goals, though they have conceded 3.

Carlisle Utd. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Cumbrians's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Southend Utd.'s 55 points from 38 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Carlisle Utd. find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 42 points from their 37 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southend Utd.64028612
Carlisle Utd.6132686

The Analyst's prediction ...

The match against Carlisle Utd. is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Shrimpers in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Southend Utd.14 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 13 .
Carlisle Utd.No win in the 3 most recent games.