FootyMAD's Southend United match preview

Last updated : 19 December 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Southend United v Bristol Rovers fixture

Bristol Rvs. face a trip to Southend United at Roots Hall on Saturday evening, and have come away with little in previous meetings, having been beaten a depressing 30 out of 46 times.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was earlier this season, the Shrimpers carving out a narrow 2 - 1 victory in an (Associate Members) match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2003/2004Tue 14 OctSouthend Utd.2 - 1Bristol Rvs.AM
2002/2003Sat 08 FebSouthend Utd.2 - 2Bristol Rvs.LD3
2002/2003Sat 09 NovBristol Rvs.0 - 1Southend Utd.LD3
2001/2002Tue 26 FebSouthend Utd.2 - 1Bristol Rvs.LD3
2001/2002Tue 18 SepBristol Rvs.2 - 1Southend Utd.LD3
2000/2001Tue 30 JanSouthend Utd.1 - 0Bristol Rvs.AM
1997/1998Fri 27 MarBristol Rvs.2 - 0Southend Utd.LD2

Recent respective form guides

Southend United have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Shrimpers in those games, with 6 conceded.

Bristol Rvs. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Southend Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 21 points from 21 matches. Bristol Rvs. see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division Three, showing a record of 26 points from their 21 games played so far,

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southend Utd.6312111010
Bristol Rvs.6123475

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Pirates out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Southend Utd.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Southend Utd. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Bristol Rvs. Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 5 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.