|
Peterborough prepare to entertain Scunthorpe United at London Road Ground on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 25 games played, Posh have recorded 10 wins, and Scunthorpe U. have come away with 6 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at London Road Ground was less than a year ago, in March 2009, the Posh carving out a narrow 2-1 victory 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: | |||||
| 2008/2009 | Tue 10 Mar | Peterborough | 2-1 | Scunthorpe U. | LGE1 |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 23 Aug | Scunthorpe U. | 1 - 0 | Peterborough | LGE1 |
| 1998/1999 | Tue 13 Apr | Scunthorpe U. | 1 - 1 | Peterborough | LGE2 |
| 1998/1999 | Sat 28 Nov | Peterborough | 2 - 1 | Scunthorpe U. | LGE2 |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 10 Jan | Scunthorpe U. | 1 - 3 | Peterborough | LGE2 |
| 1997/1998 | Sat 09 Aug | Peterborough | 0 - 1 | Scunthorpe U. | LGE2 |
| 1990/1991 | Tue 23 Apr | Peterborough | 0 - 0 | Scunthorpe U. | LGE2 |
Recent respective form guides
Peterborough 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, 10 to 8.
Scunthorpe U. have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Iron's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 10.
Peterborough are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola Championship with a return of just 8 points from their 13 games thus far. Scunthorpe U. see themselves just below half way in the Coca-Cola Championship, showing a record of 17 points from their 13 games played so far,
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here
| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Peterborough | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 4 |
| Scunthorpe U. | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 10 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
Peterborough are performing in fits and starts at home in recent games, and FootyMad doesn't see things getting any better, as the visitors squeak past and take all the points. Away win
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Peterborough | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Not won in the 5 most recent games. |
| Scunthorpe U. | Lost each of the previous 2 away matches. Not won in previous 3 away matches. Last drawn game 5 outings ago. |