The Analyst: Shrimpers v Robins

Last updated : 30 January 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Southend United v Swindon Town fixture

Southend United prepare to entertain Swindon Town at Roots Hall on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Shrimpers are clearly on top, having won 30 and lost only 14 of the 57 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Roots Hall was earlier this season, with Swindon Town inflicting a narrow 1-2 defeat upon the Shrimpers in a (Associate Members) match.

Recent encounters between the teams

SeasonDateTeamResultTeamComp
2011/2012 Tue 06 Dec Southend Utd. 1-2 Swindon Town (Associate Members)
2011/2012 Sat 10 Sep Swindon Town 2 - 0 Southend Utd. League Two
2009/2010 Sat 30 Jan Southend Utd. 2 - 2 Swindon Town League One
2009/2010 Sat 29 Aug Swindon Town 2 - 1 Southend Utd. League One
2008/2009 Tue 17 Mar Swindon Town 3 - 0 Southend Utd. League One
2008/2009 Sat 18 Oct Southend Utd. 2 - 1 Swindon Town League One
2007/2008 Mon 24 Mar Swindon Town 0 - 1 Southend Utd. League One

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Southend United have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 7 to 6.

Swindon Town's away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Robins's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.

Southend United are currently occupying 2nd spot in their division, gaining 52 points from their 26 games.

Swindon Town's total of 49 points from their 26 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.

Current overall team form

TeamPWDLFAP
Southend United 6 3 1 2 14 7 10
Swindon Town 6 4 1 1 8 5 13

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The Analyst's prediction ...

Its been a distinctly poor show from Southend United at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Shrimpers will at least gain a draw. No-score draw

Who will win the biggest game of the season so far?: www.southendunited-mad.co.uk

Sequence statistics

TeamSequences
Southend United Not drawn a match in their last 3 .
Swindon Town Last drawn game 4 outings ago.

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