FootyMAD's Scunthorpe United match preview

Last updated : 26 January 2010 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Scunthorpe United v Sheffield Wednesday fixture

Sheff. Wed. face a trip to Scunthorpe United at Glanford Park Stadium on Wednesday evening, hoping to improve on a record of draws against their opponents.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was was two seasons ago, in April 2008, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2009/2010Sat 22 AugSheff. Wed.4 - 0Scunthorpe U.CHMP
2007/2008Sat 05 AprScunthorpe U.1 - 1Sheff. Wed.CHMP
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

Recent respective form guides

Scunthorpe United are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The Iron's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Sheff. Wed. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 7 leaked at the wrong end.

Scunthorpe U. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 27 points from 25 matches. Sheff. Wed. are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 28 points from 26 matches.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Scunthorpe U.62139127
Sheff. Wed.63129910

FootyMad's prediction ...

The away form of the The Owls has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Scunthorpe U.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Scunthorpe U. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Sheff. Wed. 5 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.