The final game week of the National League is this weekend, and Southend United and Torquay United will face off in a match that could decide the league title with kickoff at 5 pm.
Southend United will be looking to wrap up the campaign with a victory in front of their home fans when they take on Torquay United.
A win would secure 12th place for Kevin Maher’s team, while a defeat could drop down two places depending on other results. The Shrimpers have been stronger at home throughout this season, winning ten times, which is something they will want to take into the 2022-23 campaign.
However, Southend United’s -16 goal difference is the worst of any team in the top half of the table. Maher’s men have failed to win in their previous two games after a loss to Wrexham was followed by a 1-1 draw against Weymouth in their last outing.
Torquay United was defeated 1-0 by league leaders Stockport County after a Paddy Madden goal in their most recent fixture.
After just a single victory in their previous six outings, the team will be hoping to give their fans something to smile about on the season’s final day.
A win on Sunday could see them move up into ninth place if Boreham Wood slipped up, although it is far from their previous campaign, which saw them come runners up.
Southend vs. Torquay Head to Head
Both sides have nine games against each other, with the hosts take four wins while visitors have two wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Southend 1-1 Wrexham
- Wrexham 1-0 Southend
- Southend 1-0 Boreham
- Southend 1-0 Halifax
Away
- Stockport 1-0 Torquay
- Torquay 2-0 Chesterfield
- Dagenham 0-0 Torquay
- Torquay 1-1 Maidenhead
Southend Team News
Joe Benton made his debut for Southend in their recent draw against Weymouth, and he may get his first start on Sunday to wrap up the season. Callum Powell will also be hoping to feature in this match after finding the back of the net in that game.
Torquay Team News
Torquay United could be without Armani Little in this particular match after he was forced off during the end of their encounter against Stockport County. Asa Hall and Tom Lapslie are doubts, having to miss the previous match because of injuries.
Prediction and Odds
Due to their recent form, Southend United and Torquay United could find themselves sharing spoils as they wrap up their campaigns.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Both Teams to Score
