The Analyst: Shrimpers v Dons

Last updated : 19 November 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southend United v Milton Keynes Dons fixture

Southend Utd. prepare to entertain Milton Keynes Dons at Roots Hall on Friday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 11 games played, Shrimpers have recorded 5 wins, and Milton Keynes have come away with 4 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Roots Hall was less than a year ago, in April 2009, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Tue 06 OctMilton Keynes2 - 0Southend Utd.ASSM
2008/2009Fri 10 AprSouthend Utd.0-2Milton KeynesLGE1
2008/2009Sun 28 DecMilton Keynes2 - 0Southend Utd.LGE1
2005/2006Sat 18 MarMilton Keynes2 - 1Southend Utd.LGE1
2005/2006Mon 26 DecSouthend Utd.0 - 0Milton KeynesLGE1
2005/2006Sat 03 DecSouthend Utd.1 - 2Milton KeynesFAC
2002/2003Tue 10 SepSouthend Utd.1 - 4WimbledonLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Southend United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 5.

Milton Keynes have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. While the The Dons have hit 7 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Southend Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 20 points from their 16 games played so far, Milton Keynes are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 29 points from 16 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southend Utd.62045106
Milton Keynes6402101012

The Analyst's prediction ...

Southend Utd. are not in a rich vein of form at the moment, and your Madmen see things getting no better with Milton Keynes running out comfortable winners. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Southend Utd.5 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Milton KeynesLost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 19 outings ago.