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Southend Utd. play host to Rotherham United at Roots Hall on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 10 games played, Shrimpers have recorded 5 wins, and Rotherham U. have come away with 3 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Southend Utd. was just over four years ago, in February 2006, with Southend Utd. running out comfortable 2-0 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: | |||||
| 2005/2006 | Fri 10 Feb | Southend Utd. | 2-0 | Rotherham U. | LGE1 |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 24 Sep | Rotherham U. | 2 - 4 | Southend Utd. | LGE1 |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 08 Apr | Rotherham U. | 0 - 0 | Southend Utd. | LGE2 |
| 1999/2000 | Mon 03 Jan | Southend Utd. | 1 - 2 | Rotherham U. | LGE2 |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 06 Feb | Rotherham U. | 2 - 2 | Southend Utd. | LGE2 |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 05 Sep | Southend Utd. | 3 - 0 | Rotherham U. | LGE2 |
| 1990/1991 | Fri 01 Mar | Southend Utd. | 2 - 1 | Rotherham U. | LGE1 |
Recent respective form guides
Southend United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Shrimpers have scored 6, a worringly large 9 have been leaked at the other end.
The away form of Rotherham U. however, is much more impressive, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the The Millers, and 8 goals against.
Southend Utd. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 14 points from their 13 matches. Rotherham U. are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 23 points from 13 games.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Southend Utd. | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Rotherham U. | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
The Analyst's prediction ...
Its been an indifferent run of form for the Shrimpers of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Rotherham U., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Southend Utd. | 5 games since last home draw. Latest 3 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Rotherham U. | Undefeated in last 4 away games. |