History of the Walsall v Scunthorpe United fixture
Walsall are ready to welcome Scunthorpe United to Banks's Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 19 games played, Saddlers have recorded 9 wins, and Scunthorpe United have come away with 2 victories.
The previous match played between the two at Banks's Stadium was within the last three years, in November 2008, as the visitors ran out cosy 1-3 winners in a F.A. Cup match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1994/1995 | Sat 15 Oct | Scunthorpe U. | 0 - 1 | Walsall | League Division Three |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Walsall have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, While Saddlers have scored 4, a worringly large 7 have been leaked at the other end.
Scunthorpe United have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Iron have hit 8 goals, 12 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Walsall see themselves just below half way in the npower League One, showing a record of 8 points from their 8 games played so far,
Scunthorpe United are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower League One with a return of just 5 points from their 8 games thus far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsall | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Scunthorpe United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 5 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Attention punters! We see this as an opportunity for the Saddlers to get the show back on the road by taking all the three points available. Home Win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Walsall | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Latest 3 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
| Scunthorpe United | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 3 away matches. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here