A STATISTICAL preview of Southend United's clash with Tamworth against Roots Hall.

FORM GUIDE

Southend: DWWLLD

Tamworth: DWWWLL

REFEREE 

Matthew Russell

Russell has shown 17 yellow cards and two reds in six games so far this season.

Russell took charge of Blues' 2-0 win at Dagenham & Redbridge towards the start of last season.

FIXTURES   

Barnet v Rochdale, Braintree v Sutton, Eastleigh v Boston, Ebbsfleet v Wealdstone, Halifax v York, Gateshead v Solihull, Hartlepool v Aldershot, Oldham v Dagenham, Southend v Tamworth, Woking v Forest Green, Yeovil v Maidenhead, Fylde v Altrincham.

POINTS OF INTEREST

>Saturday's match will be the first time Southend United have taken on Tamworth in a competitive fixture

>The Lambs were promoted as National League North champions last season.

>Tamworth are currently 12th in the National League table.

>Tamworth have triumphed twice in seven away games so far this season, scoring six goals and conceding 15.

>Former Blues striker Chris Wreh has been with Tamworth since February. He has scored three goals in 10 appearances this season.

>Tamworth host Huddersfield Town in the first round of the FA Cup on Friday.