FootyMAD's Southport match preview

Last updated : 09 October 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Southport v Stevenage Borough fixture

Stevenage B. face a trip to Southport at Haig Avenue on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 10 games played, Boro have recorded 1 wins, and Southport have come away with 5 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2005, as the Sandgrounders edged out their past their rivals by a score of 3 - 2 in a Conference match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2005/2006Sat 21 JanStevenage B.0 - 1SouthportCONF
2005/2006Sat 20 AugSouthport3 - 2Stevenage B.CONF
2002/2003Sat 26 AprStevenage B.3 - 0SouthportCONF
2002/2003Sat 02 NovSouthport3 - 2Stevenage B.CONF
2001/2002Sat 19 JanStevenage B.2 - 1SouthportCONF
2001/2002Sat 01 SepSouthport0 - 0Stevenage B.CONF
2000/2001Mon 30 AprStevenage B.1 - 3SouthportCONF

Recent respective form guides

Southport's poor home run has seen them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Sandgrounders's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

The away form of Stevenage B. is pretty dire, attaining just 3 draws from the previous six away games. While the Boro have hit 7 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Southport are stuck down in the relegation zone of Nationwide Conference with a return of just 12 points from their 14 games thus far. Stevenage B.'s 16 points from 14 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Southport60336103
Stevenage B.63219711

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Boro out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Southport. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Southport Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 6 most recent games.
Stevenage B. Previous 2 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 11 away matches.
6 games since last defeat.