FootyMAD's Southend United match preview

Last updated : 23 November 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Luton Town v Southend United fixture

Luton Town prepare to entertain Southend United at Kenilworth Road on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Hatters are clearly on top, having won 18 and lost only 4 of the 31 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Kenilworth Road was less than a year ago, in December 2006, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 28 AprSouthend Utd.1 - 3Luton TownCHMP
2006/2007Fri 15 DecLuton Town0-0Southend Utd.CHMP
2004/2005Fri 12 NovSouthend Utd.0 - 3Luton TownFAC
2003/2004Tue 09 DecSouthend Utd.3 - 0Luton TownASSM
2001/2002Sat 29 DecSouthend Utd.1 - 2Luton TownLGE2
2001/2002Sat 17 NovSouthend Utd.3 - 2Luton TownFAC
2001/2002Mon 27 AugLuton Town2 - 0Southend Utd.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Luton Town have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the The Hatters in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Shrimpers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Luton Town find themselves struggling down in 17th position in the league having picked up 19 points from their 16 matches. Southend Utd.'s total of 26 points from their 16 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Luton Town6132466
Southend Utd.63128810

FootyMad's prediction ...

Luton Town 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:
Luton Town Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 3 games.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Southend Utd. 4 games since last away draw.