FootyMAD's Scunthorpe United match preview

Last updated : 26 February 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crewe Alexandra v Scunthorpe United fixture

Crewe Alex. play host to Scunthorpe United at The Alexandra Stadium on Tuesday evening, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 32 games played, The Railwaymen have recorded 13 wins, and Scunthorpe U. have come away with 7 victories.

The last time the two teams met at Crewe Alex. was more than a decade ago, in February 1994, when they fought out a thrilling high-scoring 3-3 draw in a League Division Three match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2006/2007Sat 12 AugScunthorpe U.2 - 2Crewe Alex.LGE1
1993/1994Tue 15 MarScunthorpe U.2 - 1Crewe Alex.LGE2
1993/1994Sat 12 FebCrewe Alex.3-3Scunthorpe U.LGE2
1992/1993Tue 20 AprCrewe Alex.1 - 0Scunthorpe U.LGE2
1992/1993Sat 19 SepScunthorpe U.3 - 3Crewe Alex.LGE2
1991/1992Wed 13 MayScunthorpe U.2 - 0Crewe Alex.D3PO
1991/1992Sun 10 MayCrewe Alex.2 - 2Scunthorpe U.D3PO

Recent respective form guides

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

The away form of Scunthorpe U. however, is much more impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Iron, and 4 goals against.

Crewe Alex.'s 47 points from 33 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 11th position. Scunthorpe U. are leading the way in the Coca-Cola League One, with their 34 games giving them a return of 67 points.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crewe Alex.641112913
Scunthorpe U.651012316

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the The Railwaymen 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:
Crewe Alex. Won their latest 3 matches.
Not drawn a match in their last 5 .
Scunthorpe U. Undefeated in last 14 away games.
Won each of the previous 5 matches.
Last drawn game 6 outings ago.