The Analyst: Shrimpers v Railwaymen

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

Southend Utd. prepare to entertain Crewe Alexandra at Roots Hall on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Shrimpers are clearly on top, having won 9 and lost only 2 of the 14 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Roots Hall was just last season, in October 2007, with Southend Utd. running out comfortable 3-0 winners in a League One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 20 SepCrewe Alex.3 - 4Southend Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 05 AprCrewe Alex.1 - 3Southend Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 13 OctSouthend Utd.3-0Crewe Alex.LGE1
1990/1991Sat 12 JanCrewe Alex.0 - 2Southend Utd.LGE1
1990/1991Sat 01 SepSouthend Utd.3 - 2Crewe Alex.LGE1
1986/1987Fri 13 MarCrewe Alex.2 - 1Southend Utd.LGE2
1986/1987Sat 18 OctSouthend Utd.3 - 1Crewe Alex.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.

Crewe Alex. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the The Railwaymen have hit 9 goals, 13 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 37 points from their 29 games played so far, Crewe Alex. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 22 points from their 28 games thus far.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southend Utd.6213587
Crewe Alex.620410166

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 Crewe Alex.. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Southend Utd.10 games since last home draw.
Not drawn a match in their last 4 .
Crewe Alex.Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.