FM Preview: Southampton v Middlesbrough 29 Oct 2011

Last updated : 28 October 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Southampton v Middlesbrough fixture

Middlesbrough travel to take on Southampton at St. Marys on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 26 games played, Boro have recorded 5 wins, and Southampton have come away with 13 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Southampton was back in December 2004, over five years ago, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Premiership match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2004/2005 Sun 20 Mar Middlesbrough 1 - 3 Southampton Premiership
2004/2005 Sat 11 Dec Southampton 2-2 Middlesbrough Premiership
2003/2004 Mon 12 Apr Middlesbrough 3 - 1 Southampton Premiership
2003/2004 Sat 27 Sep Southampton 0 - 1 Middlesbrough Premiership
2002/2003 Sat 11 Jan Middlesbrough 2 - 2 Southampton Premiership
2002/2003 Sat 17 Aug Southampton 0 - 0 Middlesbrough Premiership
2001/2002 Wed 06 Mar Southampton 1 - 1 Middlesbrough Premiership

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

Recent respective form guides

Southampton could not have a more impressive recent home form, having won each of the last six games. In this time, Saints have rattled up an impressive 15 goals, and conceded 4.

The Boro 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. The Boro's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 6 goals for and 4 against.

Southampton are leading the way in the npower Championship, with their 13 games giving them a return of 27 points.

Middlesbrough are just outside the promotion places, in 3rd, having taken 24 points from 13 games.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Southampton 6 2 2 2 8 6 8
Middlesbrough 6 1 4 1 3 3 7

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FootyMad's prediction ...

FootyMad see this game edging towards a narrow win for the Saints, as the Boro have been none too clever on the road in recent matches. Home win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Southampton Won 17 successive home games.
19 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Middlesbrough Not won in previous 3 away matches.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here