FM Preview: Leeds United v Southampton 03 Mar 2012

Last updated : 02 March 2012 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Leeds United v Southampton fixture

Leeds United are ready to welcome Southampton to Elland Road at tea-time on Saturday, looking to continue an impressive record. The Whites are clearly on top, having won 25 and lost only 6 of the 44 games.

The previous match played between the two at Elland Road was within the last three years, in December 2009, the Whites carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2011/2012 Sat 06 Aug Southampton 3 - 1 Leeds Utd. Championship
2009/2010 Sat 13 Mar Southampton 1 - 0 Leeds Utd. League One
2009/2010 Sat 19 Dec Leeds Utd. 1-0 Southampton League One
2006/2007 Sat 21 Apr Southampton 1 - 0 Leeds Utd. Championship
2006/2007 Sat 18 Nov Leeds Utd. 0 - 3 Southampton Championship
2005/2006 Sat 19 Nov Southampton 3 - 4 Leeds Utd. Championship
2005/2006 Tue 18 Oct Leeds Utd. 2 - 1 Southampton Championship

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Recent respective form guides

Leeds United have had an average home run of late, winning and losing 3 each of the last six games. The Whites's have scored 10 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 11.

The away form of Southampton however, is much more impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The Saints have managed to tuck away 10 goals in this period, and concede just the 3.

Leeds United's 49 points from 33 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.

Southampton are leading the way in the npower Championship, with their 33 games giving them a return of 62 points.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Leeds United 6 2 1 3 9 10 7
Southampton 6 3 2 1 12 4 11

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FootyMad's prediction ...

Leeds United are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Leeds United 10 games since last home draw.
Southampton Undefeated in last 6 away games.
5 games since last defeat.

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