FootyMAD's Southend United match preview

Last updated : 05 December 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southend United v Chesterfield fixture

Chesterfield pack their bags to visit Southend United at Roots Hall on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 24 games played, Spireites have recorded 8 wins, and Southend Utd. have come away with 10 victories.

The previous match played between the two at Roots Hall was more than three years back, in December 2001, with Southend Utd. running out comfortable 2 - 0 winners in a F.A. Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Tue 18 DecSouthend Utd.2 - 0ChesterfieldFAC
2001/2002Sat 08 DecChesterfield1 - 1Southend Utd.FAC
2000/2001Sat 31 MarChesterfield1 - 1Southend Utd.LGE2
2000/2001Sat 16 DecSouthend Utd.3 - 2ChesterfieldLGE2
1997/1998Fri 03 AprSouthend Utd.0 - 2ChesterfieldLGE1
1997/1998Sat 29 NovChesterfield1 - 0Southend Utd.LGE1
1989/1990Sat 07 AprSouthend Utd.0 - 2ChesterfieldLGE2

Recent respective form guides

Southend United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 11 goals have been scored by the Shrimpers in those games, with 7 conceded.

Chesterfield have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. While the Spireites have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Southend Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 33 points from 19 games. Chesterfield's total of 32 points from their 19 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca Cola League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southend Utd.6204786
Chesterfield62229108

FootyMad's prediction ...

With Chesterfield only showing average form on the road, Footymad are of the opinion a draw at Roots Hall will be a good result. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
Southend Utd. Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Chesterfield No sequences of note