FootyMAD's Scunthorpe United match preview

Last updated : 04 April 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Scunthorpe United v Sheffield Wednesday fixture

Sheff. Wed. travel to take on Scunthorpe United at Glanford Park Stadium at lunchtime on Saturday,

The last time the two teams met at Scunthorpe U. was just over four years ago, in December 2003, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2 - 2 draw in a F.A. Cup match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2007/2008Tue 23 OctSheff. Wed.1 - 2Scunthorpe U.CHMP
2003/2004Tue 20 JanSheff. Wed.4 - 0Scunthorpe U.ASSM
2003/2004Wed 17 DecSheff. Wed.0 - 0Scunthorpe U.FAC
2003/2004Sat 06 DecScunthorpe U.2 - 2Sheff. Wed.FAC
1978/1979Tue 28 NovSheff. Wed.1 - 0Scunthorpe U.FAC
1978/1979Sat 25 NovScunthorpe U.1 - 1Sheff. Wed.FAC
1974/1975Tue 20 AugScunthorpe U.1 - 0Sheff. Wed.LGEC

Recent respective form guides

Scunthorpe United have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 6 to 5.

Sheff. Wed. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 leaked at the wrong end.

Scunthorpe U. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 38 points from their 41 games thus far. Sheff. Wed. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 46 points from 40 matches.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Scunthorpe U.61054103
Sheff. Wed.62408610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the The Owls out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Scunthorpe U.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Scunthorpe U. 4 games since last home draw.
Latest 4 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Sheff. Wed. Undefeated in last 3 away games.
Drawn each of the last 4 games.
No win in the 4 most recent games.