This Saturday sees the Shrimpers with an unbeaten record of nine games, travel to Prenton Park to face Tranmere Rovers
Keep an eye on this page for more Match Preview information as soon as it comes in…………….
Vital Quotes:
Tranmere Rovers Team News:
A couple of injuries for Tranmere means that John Achterberg who hasn’t played since last November, is now waiting to have a groin operation after struggling during training. Also Ian Goodison who picked up a groin injury against Hartlepool last weekend is not able to play.
Player to watch: Chris Greenacre
Chris seems to be putting the ball in the back of the net on a more regular basis now, lets see if he managed it against the Shrimpers this weeekend.
Southend United Team News:
The Shrimpers see no new injury problems at present, so lets see what the starting line up will be against Tranmere this weekend. More information to follow……
Player to watch: Freddy Eastwood
Although Freddy failed to score in last week’s 4-1 win against Brentford, it will be only time before he hits the back of the net again.
Match Facts & Stats
The Shimpers have the best away record in the league at the moment, winning seven out of their fourteen away games, lets hope there is another one to add this weekend.
Tranmere seem to have a bit of a problem with winning at home, with only winning four games out of thirteen, lets see if the Shrimpers can add to the three games they have lost this season whilst playing at home.
Last six performances for both clubs:-
Southend: D W W W D W
Tranmere: D W W W D D
Ref Watch:
Russell Booth – Nottinghamshire
Next Fixtures:
Friday 27th January 2006
Southend United v Swindown Town
Venue: Roots Hall
K.O. 19:45
