The Analyst: Shrimpers v Whites

Last updated : 27 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southend United v Leeds United fixture

Southend Utd. prepare to entertain Leeds United at Roots Hall on Tuesday evening, aiming to preserve their record of never having lost at home to the visitors. Of the two previous meetings, the Shrimpers have won one and drawn one.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Roots Hall was less than a year ago, in January 2008, the Shrimpers carving out a narrow 1-0 victory 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:
2007/2008Tue 29 JanSouthend Utd.1-0Leeds Utd.LGE1
2007/2008Sat 18 AugLeeds Utd.4 - 1Southend Utd.LGE1
2006/2007Sat 17 MarSouthend Utd.1 - 1Leeds Utd.CHMP
2006/2007Sat 28 OctLeeds Utd.2 - 0Southend Utd.CHMP
2006/2007Tue 24 OctLeeds Utd.1 - 3Southend Utd.LGEC

Recent respective form guides

Southend United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 9 to 8.

Leeds Utd. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Whites's have scored 9 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

Southend Utd.'s 21 points from 13 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Leeds Utd. are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola League One, and have accumulated 26 points from the 13 games they have played so far.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southend Utd.632111811
Leeds Utd.630311119

The Analyst's prediction ...

Southend Utd. are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and The Analyst doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Southend Utd.Unbeaten in the last 4 home games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Leeds Utd.Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
Last drawn game 13 outings ago.