History of the Southend United v Bradford City fixture
Bradford City face a trip to Southend United at Roots Hall on Saturday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 1 of the 15 previous games, with the hosts winning just 7.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Roots Hall was less than a year ago, in December 2011, with Bradford City inflicting a narrow 0-1 defeat upon the Shrimpers in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
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2011/2012 | Fri 06 Apr | Bradford City | 2 - 0 | Southend Utd. | League Two |
2011/2012 | Fri 16 Dec | Southend Utd. | 0-1 | Bradford City | League Two |
2010/2011 | Fri 15 Apr | Southend Utd. | 4 - 0 | Bradford City | League Two |
2010/2011 | Fri 27 Aug | Bradford City | 0 - 2 | Southend Utd. | League Two |
2005/2006 | Sat 10 Dec | Southend Utd. | 1 - 1 | Bradford City | League One |
2005/2006 | Tue 09 Aug | Bradford City | 0 - 2 | Southend Utd. | League One |
1996/1997 | Sat 12 Apr | Southend Utd. | 1 - 1 | Bradford City | League Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Southend United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 9 goals have been scored by the Shrimpers in those games, with 4 conceded.
Bradford City have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Bantams, and 5 goals against.
Southend United's total of 33 points from their 21 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower League Two.
Bradford City are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 35 points from 21 games.
Current overall team form
Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
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Southend United | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 4 | 14 |
Bradford City | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
A creditable return from recent away games for Bantams could well see them head back from Roots Hall with a share of the spoils, think the FootyMad panel. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
Team | Sequences |
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Southend United | Unbeaten in the last 5 home games. Unbeaten run of 10 matches. |
Bradford City | Undefeated in last 5 away games. 6 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here