FootyMAD's Scunthorpe United match preview

Last updated : 17 October 2008 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Cheltenham Town v Scunthorpe United fixture

Cheltenham T. prepare to entertain Scunthorpe United at Whaddon Road on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 6 games played, Robins have recorded 2 wins, and Scunthorpe U. have come away with 1 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Whaddon Road was two seasons ago, in January 2007, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Tue 16 JanCheltenham T.1-1Scunthorpe U.LGE1
2006/2007Tue 21 NovScunthorpe U.2 - 0Cheltenham T.FAC
2006/2007Fri 10 NovCheltenham T.0 - 0Scunthorpe U.FAC
2006/2007Sat 16 SepScunthorpe U.1 - 0Cheltenham T.LGE1
2004/2005Sat 12 MarScunthorpe U.4 - 1Cheltenham T.LGE2
2004/2005Tue 10 AugCheltenham T.0 - 2Scunthorpe U.LGE2
2003/2004Mon 12 AprCheltenham T.2 - 1Scunthorpe U.LGE2

Recent respective form guides

Cheltenham Town have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Robins have scored 10, a worringly large 14 have been leaked at the other end.

The Iron have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The games have constituted a decent return of 12 goals for the Iron, and 3 goals against.

Cheltenham T. find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 11 points from their 11 matches. Scunthorpe U. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 10 games giving them a return of 22 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Cheltenham T.622212138
Scunthorpe U.651013516

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Robins of late, and things are not going to improve with the visit of Scunthorpe U., who one believes will win this game handsomely. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Cheltenham T. No sequences of note
Scunthorpe U. Undefeated in last 4 away games.
11 games since last defeat.