History of the Scunthorpe United v Sheffield Wednesday fixture
Sheffield Wednesday face a trip to Scunthorpe United at Glanford Park Stadium on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 7 games played, Owls have recorded 1 wins, and Scunthorpe United have come away with 3 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2010, when they eased past their opponents in a high-scoring 4 - 2 thriller, in a League Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 27 Aug | Sheff. Wed. | 3 - 2 | Scunthorpe U. | League One |
| 2010/2011 | Tue 24 Aug | Scunthorpe U. | 4 - 2 | Sheff. Wed. | League Cup |
| 2009/2010 | Wed 27 Jan | Scunthorpe U. | 2 - 0 | Sheff. Wed. | Championship |
| 2009/2010 | Sat 22 Aug | Sheff. Wed. | 4 - 0 | Scunthorpe U. | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 05 Apr | Scunthorpe U. | 1 - 1 | Sheff. Wed. | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Tue 23 Oct | Sheff. Wed. | 1 - 2 | Scunthorpe U. | Championship |
| 2003/2004 | Tue 20 Jan | Sheff. Wed. | 4 - 0 | Scunthorpe U. | (Associate Members) |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Scunthorpe United's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. While Iron have scored 5, a worringly large 11 have been leaked at the other end.
Sheffield Wednesday's away form is none too clever either, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. The games have constituted a decent return of 11 goals for the Owls, and 8 goals against.
Scunthorpe United are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 25 points from 26 matches.
Sheffield Wednesday are just outside the promotion places, in 4th, having taken 50 points from 26 games.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scunthorpe United | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 10 |
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FootyMad's prediction ...
Sheffield Wednesday are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Scunthorpe United. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Scunthorpe United | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 6 home matches. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 2 most recent games. |
| Sheffield Wednesday | 8 games since last away draw. No win in the 2 most recent games. |
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