FootyMAD's Southend United match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southend United v West Bromwich Albion fixture

West Brom. travel to take on Southend United at Roots Hall on Monday afternoon,

The last time the two teams met at Southend Utd. was more than a decade ago, in November 1996, with West Brom. inflicting a narrow 2 - 3 defeat upon the Shrimpers in a League Division One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 16 SepWest Brom.1 - 1Southend Utd.CHMP
1996/1997Wed 05 MarWest Brom.4 - 0Southend Utd.CHMP
1996/1997Sat 16 NovSouthend Utd.2 - 3West Brom.CHMP
1995/1996Sat 10 FebWest Brom.3 - 1Southend Utd.CHMP
1995/1996Tue 29 AugSouthend Utd.2 - 1West Brom.CHMP
1994/1995Sat 15 AprWest Brom.2 - 0Southend Utd.CHMP
1994/1995Tue 27 DecSouthend Utd.2 - 1West Brom.CHMP

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. While Shrimpers have scored 4, a worringly large 7 have been leaked at the other end.

The away form of West Brom. is pretty dire, managing a paltry 2 draws from the last six matches. While the The Baggies have hit 5 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Southend Utd. find themselves stuck right at the bottom of the division. Their 26 games have yielded only 18 points. West Brom.'s total of 43 points from their 26 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola Championship.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southend Utd.6132376
West Brom.642015514

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the The Baggies 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. 4 games since last home draw.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
West Brom. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 6 away matches.
7 games since last defeat.