FootyMAD's Southend United match preview

Last updated : 29 September 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Derby County v Southend United fixture

Derby County play host to Southend United at Pride Park on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Rams are clearly on top, winning 63.64% of the games played between the two.

The last time the two teams met at Derby County was back in October 1997, over five years ago, with Derby County annihilating their visitors 5-0 in a League Cup match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
1997/1998Wed 01 OctDerby County5-0Southend Utd.LGEC
1997/1998Tue 16 SepSouthend Utd.0 - 1Derby CountyLGEC
1995/1996Sat 17 FebSouthend Utd.1 - 2Derby CountyCHMP
1995/1996Wed 13 SepDerby County1 - 0Southend Utd.CHMP
1994/1995Sat 29 AprDerby County1 - 2Southend Utd.CHMP
1994/1995Sun 16 OctSouthend Utd.1 - 0Derby CountyCHMP
1993/1994Sun 08 MaySouthend Utd.4 - 3Derby CountyCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Derby County will be hoping to improve on their poor home form, collecting just 4 draws from the last six contests. While Rams have scored 5, a worringly large 8 have been leaked at the other end.

Southend Utd.'s away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Shrimpers have hit 7 goals, 10 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Derby County see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 12 points from their 9 games played so far, Southend Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 9 points from 9 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Derby County622211118
Southend Utd.61327106

FootyMad's prediction ...

Attention punters! I see this as an opportunity for the Rams to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Derby County Failed to win in previous 6 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 4 matches.
Southend Utd. Not won in previous 2 away matches.