Southend United FC vs Sunderland AFC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Southend United FC vs Sunderland AFC — League One at Roots Hall Stadium.
- Southend United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Will Finnie
- Referee Matt McGrath
- Referee Darren Bond
- Referee Adrian Waters
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | Sunderland AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 27 Apr | Rochdale AFC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Apr | Burton Albion FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 19 Apr | Walsall FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Apr | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 May | Southend United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Apr | Fleetwood Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Apr | Portsmouth FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Apr | Peterborough United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Apr | Doncaster Rovers FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Apr | Coventry City FC | H | 4–5 | L |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Southend United FC host Sunderland AFC — let the battle begin!
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' John White has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 89 appearances.
- 15' Southend United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' Southend United FC is showing some good football. However, Southend United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 39' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Charlie Wyke on 39 minutes.
- 41' The referee has no hesitation. Robert Kiernan is booked for Southend United FC — Yellow card on 41.
- 43' John White doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 48' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Southend United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 53' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Southend United FC and Sunderland AFC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 56' Sunderland AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Luke O'Nien is hanging Lynden Gooch on the field on 56 minute.
- 57' Sunderland AFC ring the changes. Will Grigg has done his job and it is now time for Kazaiah Sterling to step up.
- 62' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Samuel Hart suffering a number of foals already.
- 67' Simon Cox has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Dylan McGeouch. He replaces Max Power on 69 minute.
- 72' A tactical swap from Southend United FC — Timothee Dieng on, Dru Yearwood off on 72 minutes.
- 75' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Chris Maguire makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 78' The crowd applauds Taylor Moore as he leaves the pitch. Stephen Humphrys steps in for Southend United FC.
- 83' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 87' GOAL! Stephen Humphrys fires home to make it 2-1!
- 88' Stephen Humphrys was booked on 88.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Southend United FC players.
Lineups
Southend United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 48
- 6
- 15
- 2
- 11
-
16
Dru Yearwood ↓ Timothee Dieng 72'
- 18
- 10
-
23
Taylor Moore ↓ Stephen Humphrys 78'
-
42
Samuel Hart ↓ Michael Kightly 69'
Bench
-
8
Timothee Dieng ↑ 72'
- 13
-
7
Michael Kightly ↑ 69'
- 26
- 32
- 36
-
39
Stephen Humphrys ↑ 78'
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 33
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↓ Luke O'Nien 56'
- 12
-
27
Max Power ↓ Dylan McGeouch 69'
- 9
- 7
- 5
- 1
- 23
-
22
Will Grigg ↓ Kazaiah Sterling 57'
Bench
- 3
- 25
-
13
Luke O'Nien ↑ 56'
-
8
Dylan McGeouch ↑ 69'
- 30
- 41
-
26
Kazaiah Sterling ↑ 57'
Coach
Jack Ross
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chris Maguire | 2 |
| George Honeyman | 1 |
| Aiden McGeady | 1 |
| John White | 1 |
| Stephen Humphrys | 1 |
| Luke O'Nien | 1 |
Head to Head
Southend United FC Form
2019-05-04
Southend United FC
2–1
Sunderland AFC
W
2019-04-27
Rochdale AFC
1–0
Southend United FC
L
2019-04-22
Southend United FC
3–2
Burton Albion FC
W
2019-04-19
Walsall FC
1–1
Southend United FC
D
2019-04-13
Southend United FC
0–2
Wycombe Wanderers FC
L
2019-04-06
Fleetwood Town FC
2–2
Southend United FC
D
Sunderland AFC Form
2019-05-04
Southend United FC
2–1
Sunderland AFC
L
2019-04-30
Fleetwood Town FC
2–1
Sunderland AFC
L
2019-04-27
Sunderland AFC
1–1
Portsmouth FC
D
2019-04-22
Peterborough United FC
1–1
Sunderland AFC
D
2019-04-19
Sunderland AFC
2–0
Doncaster Rovers FC
W
2019-04-13
Sunderland AFC
4–5
Coventry City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.42
Southend United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34
Sunderland AFC xG
I would bet for:
Southend United FC or Sunderland AFC 73% + Both teams to score 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Southend United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.76
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Southend United FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Sunderland AFC
57%
Southend United FC or Sunderland AFC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Southend United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
0 – 0
8.3%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8%
1 – 2
7.7%
0 – 1
7.5%
2 – 0
6.3%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
3.9%
1 – 3
3.5%
3 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Southend United FC
| Handicap | Southend United FC covers | Push | Sunderland AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 18% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Southend United FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.