History of the Scunthorpe United v Walsall fixture
Walsall pack their bags to visit Scunthorpe United at Glanford Park Stadium on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Saddlers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 9 and win only 3 of the 17 games.
The previous match played between the two at Glanford Park Stadium was within the last three years, in March 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Sat 17 Sep | Walsall | 2 - 2 | Scunthorpe U. | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 03 Mar | Scunthorpe U. | 1 - 1 | Walsall | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 08 Nov | Walsall | 1 - 3 | Scunthorpe U. | F.A. Cup |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 16 Aug | Walsall | 2 - 1 | Scunthorpe U. | League One |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 11 Feb | Walsall | 2 - 2 | Scunthorpe U. | League One |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 24 Sep | Scunthorpe U. | 1 - 3 | Walsall | League One |
| 1994/1995 | Sat 29 Apr | Walsall | 2 - 1 | Scunthorpe U. | League Division Three |
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 6, a worringly large 12 have been leaked at the other end.
Walsall's away form is none too clever either, losing just 1 from the last six, but amazingly drawing the other 5. Only 4 goals have been registered in this time, with 5 leaked at the wrong end.
Scunthorpe United are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower League One with a return of just 25 points from their 27 games thus far.
Walsall are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 25 points from 28 matches.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scunthorpe United | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 6 |
| Walsall | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Not a lot has been going right generally for Walsall on their travels as of late, but we can certainly see them gleaning a point from their game against Scunthorpe United. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Scunthorpe United | Failed to win in previous 7 home matches. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Walsall | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 13 away matches. No win in the 6 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here