Footymad Southend United match preview

Last updated : 13 September 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Hull City v Southend United fixture

Hull City prepare to entertain Southend United at The KC Stadium on Saturday morning, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 15 games played, Tigers have recorded 6 wins, and Southend have come away with 2 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The KC Stadium was just last season, in August 2002, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 01 FebSouthend3 - 0Hull CityLD3
2002/2003Sat 10 AugHull City2-2SouthendLD3
2001/2002Tue 22 JanSouthend2 - 0Hull CityLD3
2001/2002Fri 21 DecHull City0 - 0SouthendLD3
2000/2001Tue 01 MaySouthend1 - 1Hull CityLD3
2000/2001Sat 21 OctHull City1 - 1SouthendLD3
1999/2000Tue 21 MarHull City0 - 0SouthendLD3

Recent respective form guides

Hull City have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 17 goals for the Tigers, with 9 goals against.

In complete contrast to Hull City, Southend are having a torrid time on their travels, losing every single one of the last six matches played! SHRIMPERS have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 0 in reply.

Hull City are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 11 points from 6 games. Southend are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 6 points from 6 matches.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Hull City631212910
Southend61053123

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its good news for Hull 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 Tigers. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Hull CityUnbeaten in the last 5 home games.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
SouthendLost each of the previous 12 away matches.
Not won in previous 12 away matches.
Last drawn game 23 outings ago.