The Analyst: Shrimpers v Iron

Last updated : 23 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southend United v Scunthorpe United fixture

Southend Utd. are ready to welcome Scunthorpe United to Roots Hall on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 22 games played, Shrimpers have recorded 10 wins, and Scunthorpe U. have come away with 6 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Roots Hall was within the last three years, in March 2006, with Southend Utd. running out comfortable 3-0 winners 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:
2008/2009Tue 21 OctScunthorpe U.1 - 1Southend Utd.LGE1
2005/2006Fri 10 MarSouthend Utd.3-0Scunthorpe U.LGE1
2005/2006Fri 26 AugScunthorpe U.1 - 0Southend Utd.LGE1
2004/2005Fri 11 FebSouthend Utd.0 - 0Scunthorpe U.LGE2
2004/2005Tue 19 OctScunthorpe U.3 - 2Southend Utd.LGE2
2003/2004Fri 02 AprSouthend Utd.4 - 2Scunthorpe U.LGE2
2003/2004Sat 27 SepScunthorpe U.1 - 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. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 in the wrong end.

Scunthorpe U. have an average recent record on the road, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Iron's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Southend Utd. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola League One, showing a record of 40 points from their 31 games played so far, Scunthorpe U.'s total of 53 points from their 30 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southend Utd.6303459
Scunthorpe U.64029812

The Analyst's prediction ...

Southend Utd. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Southend Utd.11 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 6 .
Scunthorpe U.8 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 13 outings ago.