The Analyst: Shrimpers v Robins

Last updated : 02 January 2011 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southend United v Cheltenham Town fixture

Southend Utd. prepare to entertain Cheltenham Town at Roots Hall on Monday afternoon,

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Roots Hall was just last season, in May 2009, 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:
2010/2011Tue 14 DecCheltenham T.0 - 2Southend Utd.LGE2
2009/2010Tue 11 AugCheltenham T.1 - 2Southend Utd.LGEC
2008/2009Sat 02 MaySouthend Utd.2-0Cheltenham T.LGE1
2008/2009Tue 25 NovCheltenham T.0 - 0Southend Utd.LGE1
2008/2009Tue 12 AugSouthend Utd.0 - 1Cheltenham T.LGEC
2007/2008Fri 29 FebCheltenham T.1 - 1Southend Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 17 NovSouthend Utd.2 - 2Cheltenham T.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Southend United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

Cheltenham T. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Robins's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.

Southend Utd.'s 26 points from 20 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Cheltenham T. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Npower League Two, picking up 30 from their 21 games so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southend Utd.6231979
Cheltenham T.6213887

The Analyst's prediction ...

With Southend Utd. only showing average form at home, the Madmen are expecting them to play out a draw. No-score draw

Sequence statistics:
Southend Utd.Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Cheltenham T.Not won in previous 2 away matches.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.