The Analyst: Shrimpers v Hatters

Last updated : 10 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southend United v Stockport County fixture

Southend Utd. play host to Stockport County at Roots Hall on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 11 games played, Shrimpers have recorded 5 wins, and Stockport Co. have come away with 2 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Southend Utd. was well over fifteen years ago, back in March 1990, with Southend Utd. running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Fourth Division match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1989/1990Fri 23 MarSouthend Utd.2-0Stockport Co.LGE2
1989/1990Mon 16 OctStockport Co.1 - 0Southend Utd.LGE2
1986/1987Fri 08 MayStockport Co.0 - 2Southend Utd.LGE2
1986/1987Sat 13 DecSouthend Utd.0 - 0Stockport Co.LGE2
1985/1986Mon 03 MarStockport Co.2 - 1Southend Utd.LGE2
1985/1986Tue 01 OctSouthend Utd.0 - 0Stockport Co.LGE2
1984/1985Fri 15 FebStockport Co.1 - 2Southend 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 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Stockport Co. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Hatters's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Southend Utd. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 16 points from their 9 games so far. Stockport Co.'s 14 points from 9 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southend Utd.6402131012
Stockport Co.62311069

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 Stockport Co.. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Southend Utd.7 games since last home draw.
Won their latest 4 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 8 .
Stockport Co.Not won in previous 2 away matches.