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Northampton prepare to entertain Southend United at Sixfields on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Cobblers are clearly on top, having won 27 and lost only 10 of the 50 games.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Sixfields was earlier this season, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a (Associate Members) match.
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here
| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2004/2005 | Tue 30 Nov | Northampton | 0-2 | Southend Utd. | AM |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 30 Oct | Southend Utd. | 2 - 1 | Northampton | LGE2 |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 17 Apr | Northampton | 2 - 2 | Southend Utd. | LGE2 |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 01 Nov | Southend Utd. | 0 - 1 | Northampton | LGE2 |
| 1999/2000 | Sat 25 Mar | Northampton | 2 - 0 | Southend Utd. | LGE2 |
| 1999/2000 | Sun 26 Dec | Southend Utd. | 2 - 2 | Northampton | LGE2 |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 14 Feb | Northampton | 3 - 1 | Southend Utd. | LGE1 |
Recent respective form guides
Northampton Town have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 10 to 8.
The Shrimpers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, with 3 victories and just 1 loss from the last six. The Shrimpers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 8 goals for and 6 against.
Northampton's total of 49 points from their 31 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two. Southend Utd.'s total of 51 points from their 32 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League Two.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Northampton | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
| Southend Utd. | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 12 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
This is certainly an intriguing match for the Cobblers, and one in which the FootyMad team are tentatively suggesting a drawn game. Score draw
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Northampton | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Unbeaten run of 3 matches. |
| Southend Utd. | Undefeated in last 3 away games. 8 games since last defeat. |