Southport vs Southend Prediction
FA Trophy · England
Southport
Southend
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🗓️ Saturday, 28 Mar 2026 at 15:00
Prediction Summary
Predicted Score
1 - 2
Match Odds (1X2)
Home: 23.0%
Draw: 36.0%
Away: 41.0%
Both Teams to Score
Yes
54.0% confidence
💰 Recommended Bets(3)
Double Chance — X2
Southend are unbeaten in their last 4 FA Trophy games, have a stronger away record, and have already beaten Southport in the previous H2H. Southport are in good form but face a step up in opposition quality.
Over/Under 2.5 Goals — Over
Both teams average over 1.5 goals scored per game in recent form, and Southend's season over 2.5 rate is 75%.
Both Teams To Score — Yes
Both teams have seen BTTS in 3 of their last 5 matches, and both have shown attacking consistency.
Match Analysis
This FA Trophy clash sees Southport, in strong home form, host Southend, who have been impressive in cup competitions and boast a solid away record. Southport have won 4 of their last 5, but Southend's higher clean sheet rate and attacking output (2.5 goals per game in the cup) suggest they have the edge. Expect a competitive match, with Southend's experience and defensive solidity likely to prove decisive.
Key Factors
- →Southend's unbeaten FA Trophy run and strong away record
- →Southport's recent good form but against lower-tier opposition
- →Both teams average 1.6+ goals per game in last 5
- →Southend's higher clean sheet % and over 2.5 goal rate
- →Limited H2H history but Southend won the only previous meeting
Risk Notes
- ⚠️No bookmaker odds available; value edges cannot be calculated
- ⚠️No current league standings data for precise team strength comparison
- ⚠️Lack of detailed match stats (shots, possession, corners) reduces confidence in set piece and discipline markets
- ⚠️Lineups are not available for this fixture
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