The Analyst: Shrimpers v Posh

Last updated : 12 September 2008 By Footymad Previewer

History of the Southend United v Peterborough United fixture


Southend Utd. play host to Peterborough United at Roots Hall on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Shrimpers are clearly on top, having won 13 and lost only 5 of the 23 games.

The last time the two teams met at Southend Utd. was back in September 1999, over five years ago, with Peterborough inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Shrimpers in a League Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1999/2000Sat 23 OctPeterborough1 - 0Southend Utd.LGE2
1999/2000Sat 25 SepSouthend Utd.0-1PeterboroughLGE2
1998/1999Sat 26 DecSouthend Utd.2 - 0PeterboroughLGE2
1998/1999Sat 22 AugPeterborough1 - 1Southend Utd.LGE2
1993/1994Sat 05 MarPeterborough3 - 1Southend Utd.CHMP
1993/1994Sat 28 AugSouthend Utd.3 - 0PeterboroughCHMP
1992/1993Sat 30 JanPeterborough1 - 0Southend Utd.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Southend United haven't lost in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. These games have seen the Shrimpers score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.

The Posh have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with an unbeaten run in the last six, four of them victories. The games have constituted a decent return of 13 goals for the Posh, and 3 goals against.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southend Utd.6132596
Peterborough631211610


Sequence statistics:
Southend Utd.Drawn last 3 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
PeterboroughUndefeated in last 12 away games.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.