FootyMAD's Southend United match preview

Last updated : 23 September 2005 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Rotherham United v Southend United fixture


Rotherham U. play host to Southend United at Millmoor Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 10 games played, The Millers have recorded 5 wins, and Southend Utd. have come away with 1 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Rotherham U. was back in April 2000, over five years ago, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division Three match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
1999/2000Sat 08 AprRotherham U.0-0Southend Utd.LGE2
1999/2000Mon 03 JanSouthend Utd.1 - 2Rotherham U.LGE2
1998/1999Sat 06 FebRotherham U.2 - 2Southend Utd.LGE2
1998/1999Sat 05 SepSouthend Utd.3 - 0Rotherham U.LGE2
1990/1991Fri 01 MarSouthend Utd.2 - 1Rotherham U.LGE1
1990/1991Sat 01 DecRotherham U.0 - 1Southend Utd.LGE1
1987/1988Sat 05 MarRotherham U.1 - 1Southend Utd.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Rotherham United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A total of 12 goals have been scored by the The Millers in those games, with 6 conceded.

Southend Utd. have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The Shrimpers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 5 against.

Rotherham U. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca Cola League One, picking up 14 points from their 9 games so far. Southend Utd. are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 17 points from 9 games.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Rotherham U.6303869
Southend Utd.640210812

FootyMad's prediction ...

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

Sequence statistics:
Rotherham U.5 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Southend Utd.Won each of the previous 4 matches.
Last drawn game 7 outings ago.