Match Report
45 points for Southend United (23rd), 58 for Mansfield Town (16th): a 13-point gap. Mansfield Town's recent output outran their position: 1st on form over five rounds, 16th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.63/1.26 for Southend United and 1.24/1.2 for Mansfield Town (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.18.
Across 5 recorded meetings, Southend United have 3 wins to Mansfield Town's 1, with 1 draw, at 2.6 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 60% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 60%.
Roots Hall Stadium in Southend-on-Sea, capacity 12,392, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-1.