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Southend vs Scunthorpe

Roots Hall, Southend-on-Sea, Essex12 December 2020 at 15:00
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Referee: S. Martin

Match Events

Southend
Scunthorpe
Kick Off
Half Time
57′
A. GillieadD. Green
S. AkinolaK. Taylor
62′
S. HartT. Egbri
78′
78′
J. McAteeJ. Taylor
78′
R. LoftA. Jarvis
J. Olayinka

assist: J. Demetriou

80′
85′
L. SpenceJ. Hallam
J. OlayinkaB. Goodship
88′
E. AcquahR. Taylor
88′
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal0
3Shots off Goal6
7Total Shots9
1Blocked Shots3
3Shots insidebox6
4Shots outsidebox3
13Fouls14
2Corner Kicks5
0Offsides1
46%Ball Possession54%
0Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves2
289Total passes328
167Passes accurate211
58%Passes %64%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Southend deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Scunthorpe's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Southend field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Scunthorpe's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Southend start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Scunthorpe averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Southend4-2-3-14-4-2Scunthorpe
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Oxley8Dieng42Hart5Hobson2Bwomono12Clifford4McCorma.24Demetri.7Olayinka9Akinola18Acquah33Howard6Onariase4Bedeau38O'Malley25Rowe8Gilliead20Spence9Loft22Beestin45McAtee11Eisa

Substitutes

Coach: M. Molesley

Substitutes

Coach: N. Cox

SouthendPosition StrengthScunthorpe
Southend4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperM. Oxley
8DefenderT. Dieng
5DefenderS. Hobson
2DefenderE. Bwomono
12DefenderT. Clifford
42MidfielderS. Hart
4MidfielderA. McCormack
24MidfielderJ. Demetriou
7MidfielderJ. Olayinka
9MidfielderS. Akinola
18ForwardE. Acquah
Scunthorpe4-4-2
33GoalkeeperM. Howard
6DefenderE. Onariase
4DefenderJ. Bedeau
38DefenderM. O'Malley
25DefenderJ. Rowe
8MidfielderA. Gilliead
20MidfielderL. Spence
22MidfielderA. Beestin
11MidfielderAbobaker Eisa
9ForwardR. Loft
45ForwardJ. McAtee

Match Summary

Southend defeated Scunthorpe 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by J. Olayinka 80′. Southend had 46% possession while Scunthorpe held 54%. Southend had 7 shots (3 on target) compared to 9 (0 on target) for Scunthorpe. Southend made 4 substitutions, Scunthorpe made 4.

Rivalry since 2013

Southend vs Scunthorpe Head to Head Results

17 stretnutí
Southend
6
wins
Drawn
2
Scunthorpe
9
wins
Total goals
49 · 2.9/match
Both scored
9/17 · 53%
Over 2.5
10/17 · 59%

Recent Form

Southend

LWLWWD

Scunthorpe

LWLDWL

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Southend1wins
2draws4 meetings
Scunthorpe1wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2

Average goals per game

25%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (28%) — the odds may underestimate Southend.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.3%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 28.8%Draw 30.8%Away 45.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.303.102.15
Max3.603.332.23
Over 2.5: 43.5%Under 2.5: 62.5%
Market favourite:Scunthorpe · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market27.6%29.1%43.4%
Public market26.6%29.0%44.5%
Δ1.0%1.1%

Southend vs Scunthorpe — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Southend
Result vs. Market: Scunthorpe (46%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

SouthendHalf-time:00Scunthorpe
7Shots9
3Shots on target0

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
20/03/21Scunthorpe1–1Southend2.21/3.19/3.45
12/12/20Southend1–0Scunthorpe3.47/3.24/2.19
13/09/13Southend0–1Scunthorpe2.35/3.36/3.18
11/03/14Scunthorpe2–2Southend2.04/3.47/3.84

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Southend

W 132D 88L 102
Over 2.541
Goals scored404

Away Record: Scunthorpe

W 69D 68L 84
Over 2.541
Goals scored251

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026