Southend United FC vs Accrington Stanley FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Southend United FC vs Accrington Stanley FC — League One at Roots Hall Stadium.
- Southend United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Accrington Stanley FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Webb
- Referee Carl Fitch-Jackson
- Referee Paul Yates
- Referee Anthony Coggins
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Accrington Stanley FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 08 Dec | Portsmouth FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | Barnsley FC | H | 2–4 | L |
| 27 Nov | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 24 Nov | AFC Wimbledon | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Nov | Crawley Town FC | A | 6–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec | Southend United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Dec | Cheltenham Town FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 27 Nov | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 24 Nov | Rochdale AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 Nov | Barnsley FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Nov | Colchester United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Southend United FC get us underway at Roots Hall Stadium.
- 5' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. John Coleman might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' England international Ross Sykes has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 19' Sam Mantom has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 19 minutes.
- 23' Goal! Simon Cox scores his 29 goal in 89 matches.
- 28' Accrington Stanley FC have won 314 goals from 231 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 33' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Southend United FC and Accrington Stanley FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 38' Accrington Stanley FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 43' It looks surprising Southend United FC does not make any changes. Stephen McLaughlin has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 48' Accrington Stanley FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 51' Michael Ihiekwe was booked on 51.
- 56' The 41-year-old Scott Brown has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 61' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 63' Accrington Stanley FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 63.
- 65' Another substitution for Accrington Stanley FC to replace Offrande Zanzala by Connor Hall on 65 minute.
- 69' Fresh legs for Southend United FC! Dru Yearwood comes on to replace Stephen McLaughlin.
- 72' What a moment for Theo Robinson! That strike on 72 puts his side firmly in control.
- 74' The crowd applauds Mark Hughes as he leaves the pitch. Ross Sykes steps in for Accrington Stanley FC.
- 77' Another substitution for Accrington Stanley FC to replace Sam Finley by Scott Brown on 77 minute.
- 80' The Southend United FC bench stirs into life. Simon Cox is withdrawn and Michael Kightly gets his opportunity.
- 85' The home supporters are growing impatient. Southend United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 90' The whistle greets Theo Robinson as he departs to be replaced by Isaac Hutchinson.
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Southend United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 8
- 1
- 48
- 2
- 11
- 18
-
10
Simon Cox ↓ Michael Kightly 80'
- 31
- 23
- 32
Bench
- 13
- 6
-
7
Michael Kightly ↑ 80'
-
16
Dru Yearwood ↑ 69'
- 20
- 28
-
36
Isaac Hutchinson ↑ 90'
Coach
Chris Powell
Accrington Stanley FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 30
-
3
Mark Hughes ↓ Ross Sykes 74'
- 2
- 11
- 29
- 7
-
9
Offrande Zanzala ↓ Connor Hall 65'
- 4
-
14
Sam Finley ↓ Scott Brown 77'
- 26
Bench
-
10
Connor Hall ↑ 65'
- 1
- 28
-
15
Ross Sykes ↑ 74'
- 5
-
8
Scott Brown ↑ 77'
- 22
Coach
John Coleman
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Charlie Kelman | 1 |
| Dion Charles | 1 |
| Sam Mantom | 1 |
| Simon Cox | 1 |
| Theo Robinson | 1 |
| Stephen Humphrys | 1 |
| Daniel Barlaser | 1 |
| Colby Bishop | 1 |
Southend United FC Form
2018-12-15
Southend United FC
3–0
Accrington Stanley FC
W
2018-12-08
Portsmouth FC
2–0
Southend United FC
L
2018-12-01
Southend United FC
2–4
Barnsley FC
L
2018-11-27
Southend United FC
2–0
Scunthorpe United FC
W
2018-11-24
AFC Wimbledon
2–1
Southend United FC
L
2018-11-20
Crawley Town FC
2–6
Southend United FC
W
Accrington Stanley FC Form
2018-12-15
Southend United FC
3–0
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2018-12-01
Accrington Stanley FC
3–1
Cheltenham Town FC
W
2018-11-27
Accrington Stanley FC
1–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2018-11-24
Rochdale AFC
1–0
Accrington Stanley FC
L
2018-11-17
Accrington Stanley FC
0–2
Barnsley FC
L
2018-11-10
Accrington Stanley FC
1–0
Colchester United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.99
Southend United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
Accrington Stanley FC xG
I would bet for:
Southend United FC to win 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Southend United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.72
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Southend United FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Accrington Stanley FC
37%
Southend United FC or Accrington Stanley FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Southend United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.8%
1 – 0
12.6%
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
9.2%
0 – 0
8.4%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6.1%
4 – 0
4.1%
0 – 1
4%
2 – 2
3.4%
1 – 2
3.3%
4 – 1
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Southend United FC
| Handicap | Southend United FC covers | Push | Accrington Stanley FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 20% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 24% | 34% |
| -0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 8% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Southend United FC keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Accrington Stanley FC keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

