The Analyst: Shrimpers v Glovers

Last updated : 23 January 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southend United v Yeovil Town fixture

Southend Utd. prepare to entertain Yeovil Town at Roots Hall on Saturday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Roots Hall was just last season, in January 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:
2008/2009Sat 04 OctYeovil Town1 - 2Southend Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 23 FebYeovil Town0 - 3Southend Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 12 JanSouthend Utd.1-1Yeovil TownLGE1
2005/2006Sat 04 FebYeovil Town0 - 2Southend Utd.LGE1
2005/2006Tue 27 SepSouthend Utd.4 - 1Yeovil TownLGE1
2004/2005Sat 30 AprSouthend Utd.0 - 1Yeovil TownLGE2
2004/2005Sat 20 NovYeovil Town3 - 1Southend Utd.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Southend United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Yeovil Town have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Glovers have hit 4 goals, 10 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 31 points from their 25 games played so far, Yeovil Town are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 24 points from 25 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southend Utd.61235115
Yeovil Town61238125

The Analyst's prediction ...

Its a close one to call, but I think that Shrimpers's reasonable showing at home is going to see them scrape past Yeovil Town. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Southend Utd.7 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Yeovil TownUndefeated in last 3 away games.
An overall losing run of 2 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.