FM Preview: Bradford City v Southend United 27 Aug 2010

Last updated : 26 August 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Bradford City v Southend United fixture

Bradford City play host to Southend United at Coral Windows Stadium on Friday evening, with high hopes of improving on their excellent record against the opposition, having taken all the points from 11 of the 14 contests.

The last time the two teams met at Bradford City was back in August 2005, over five years ago, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 10 DecSouthend Utd.1 - 1Bradford CityLGE1
2005/2006Tue 09 AugBradford City0-2Southend Utd.LGE1
1996/1997Sat 12 AprSouthend Utd.1 - 1Bradford CityCHMP
1996/1997Sat 05 OctBradford City0 - 0Southend Utd.CHMP
1990/1991Sat 06 AprBradford City2 - 1Southend Utd.LGE1
1990/1991Fri 28 DecSouthend Utd.1 - 1Bradford CityLGE1
1983/1984Mon 16 AprSouthend Utd.2 - 1Bradford CityLGE1

Recent respective form guides

Bradford City have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Bantams in those games, with 4 conceded.

In complete contrast to Bradford City, Southend Utd. are having a torrid time on their travels, collecting just 1 solitary point from the last six. While the Shrimpers have hit 4 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Bradford City find themselves struggling down in 16th position in the league having picked up 3 points from their 3 matches. Southend Utd. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 1 points from 3 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Bradford City6303689
Southend Utd.61147124

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Bradford City fans, because, with them being in such great nick at home, I just cannot see any further than an emphatic home win for the Bantams. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Bradford City 8 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Southend Utd. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 13 away matches.
An overall losing run of 3 games.
No win in the 3 most recent games.