History of the Rotherham United v Southend United fixture
Rotherham United prepare to entertain Southend United at Don Valley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 12 games played, the Millers have recorded 5 wins, and Southend have come away with 3 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Don Valley was back in January, with Southend inflicting a narrow 2-1 defeat upon the Millers in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010/2011 | Sat 15 Jan | Rotherham U. | 1-2 | Southend Utd. | League Two |
| 2010/2011 | Sat 30 Oct | Southend Utd. | 1 - 0 | Rotherham U. | League Two |
| 2005/2006 | Fri 10 Feb | Southend Utd. | 2 - 0 | Rotherham U. | League One |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 24 Sep | Rotherham U. | 2 - 4 | Southend Utd. | League One |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 08 Apr | Rotherham U. | 0 - 0 | Southend Utd. | League Division Three |
| 1999/2000 | Mon 03 Jan | Southend Utd. | 1 - 2 | Rotherham U. | League Division Three |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 06 Feb | Rotherham U. | 2 - 2 | Southend Utd. | League Division Three |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Rotherham United have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 13 goals have been scored by the Millers in those games, with 8 conceded.
Southend United have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. While the Shrimpers have hit 6 goals, 11 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham United | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 9 |
| Southend United | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 13 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
Team News ...
The visitors are without key duo Ryan Hall and Anthony Grant through suspension after both men picked up five yellow cards each. Lee Sawyer is also still recovering from injury as boss Paul Sturrock brings his side North.
Millers boss Andy Scott is likely to be without Ryan Cresswell with the skippers place going to Troy Brown, Michael Raynes is set to take the armband.
Brett Williams has returned to parent club Reading after injury so is unavailable. Johnny Mullins won't be involved yet despite making a reserves comeback this week after six months out. Luke Foster could be drafted into the matchday squad.
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Rotherham United | Unbeaten in the last 3 home games. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Southend United | 6 games since last away draw. Last drawn game 4 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here