History of the Southend United v Gillingham fixture
Southend United prepare to entertain Gillingham at Roots Hall on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Shrimpers are clearly on top, having won 27 and lost only 7 of the 50 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Roots Hall was earlier this season, when they played out a goalless draw in a (Associate Members) match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Tue 28 Sep | Gillingham | 0 - 0 | Southend Utd. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 31 Aug | Southend Utd. | 0-0 | Gillingham | (Associate Members) |
| 2009/2010 | Mon 05 Apr | Gillingham | 3 - 0 | Southend Utd. | League One |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 07 Nov | Gillingham | 3 - 0 | Southend Utd. | F.A. Cup |
| 2009/2010 | Fri 30 Oct | Southend Utd. | 1 - 0 | Gillingham | League One |
| 2007/2008 | Wed 26 Dec | Gillingham | 1 - 1 | Southend Utd. | League One |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 08 Sep | Southend Utd. | 3 - 0 | Gillingham | League One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Southend United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the Shrimpers in those games, with 8 conceded.
Gillingham have an average recent record on the road, remaining unbeaten in the last six, though five of those have been draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 10 goals for the The Gills, and 5 goals against.
Southend United lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower League Two, picking up 47 points from their 33 games so far.
Gillingham's total of 52 points from their 35 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Npower League Two.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southend United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| Gillingham | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 10 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
The Analyst's prediction ...
Its been a distinctly poor show from Southend United at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Shrimpers will at least gain a draw. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Southend United | Unbeaten in the last 3 home games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Gillingham | Previous 5 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 5 away matches. 10 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here