The Analyst: Shrimpers v Lions

Last updated : 20 August 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southend United v Millwall fixture

Southend Utd. prepare to entertain Millwall at Roots Hall on Friday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 40 games played, Shrimpers have recorded 17 wins, and Millwall have come away with 12 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Roots Hall was less than a year ago, in March 2009, with Millwall inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Shrimpers 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 03 MarSouthend Utd.0-1MillwallLGE1
2008/2009Sat 16 AugMillwall1 - 1Southend Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Tue 12 FebMillwall2 - 1Southend Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 25 AugSouthend Utd.1 - 0MillwallLGE1
1997/1998Sat 31 JanSouthend Utd.0 - 0MillwallLGE1
1997/1998Sat 13 SepMillwall3 - 1Southend Utd.LGE1
1995/1996Sat 03 FebSouthend Utd.2 - 0MillwallCHMP

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, 10 to 8.

Millwall have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Lions have hit 5 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 3 points from their 3 games played so far; Millwall lie just outside the playoff positions, picking up 5 from their 3 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southend Utd.624010710
Millwall62311059

FootyMad's prediction ...

Your number one FootyMad panel have studied this game long and hard, and cannot separate the two. A draw for the Shrimpers. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Southend Utd.Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
MillwallPrevious 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
5 games since last defeat.