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Scunthorpe vs Southend

Sands Stadium, Scunthorpe20 March 2021 at 15:00
11
Referee: R. Lewis

Match Events

Scunthorpe
Southend
Kick Off
Half Time
61′
R. HolmesA. Nathaniel-George
61′
A. McCormackK. Taylor
62′Sam Hart
R. LoftAbobaker Eisa
63′
67′Timothée Dieng
K. van VeenJ. McAtee
71′
71′
S. AkinolaB. Goodship
Jem Karacan75′
Jordan Clarke78′
83′
R. Hackett-FairchildJ. Mellis
D. GreenM. Hippolyte
88′
J. RoweT. Howe
88′
A. Beestin
90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

1Shots on Goal2
5Shots off Goal5
7Total Shots11
1Blocked Shots4
3Shots insidebox7
4Shots outsidebox4
8Fouls15
2Corner Kicks1
1Offsides5
43%Ball Possession57%
1Yellow Cards2
1Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves0
307Total passes404
151Passes accurate253
49%Passes %63%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Scunthorpe deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Southend'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

Scunthorpe field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Southend'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

Scunthorpe start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Southend 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.

Scunthorpe4-4-24-4-2Southend
GKDEFMIDFWD
33Howard2Clarke12Brown4Bedeau25Rowe23Karacan8Gilliead10Veen14Green9Loft22Beestin1Oxley48White8Dieng42Hart5Hobson4McCorma.24Demetri.44Ferguson30Holmes9Akinola17Hackett.

Substitutes

Coach: N. Cox

Substitutes

Coach: M. Molesley

ScunthorpePosition StrengthSouthend
Scunthorpe4-4-2
33GoalkeeperM. Howard
2DefenderJ. Clarke
12DefenderJ. Brown
4DefenderJ. Bedeau
25DefenderJ. Rowe
23MidfielderJ. Karacan
8MidfielderA. Gilliead
14MidfielderD. Green
22MidfielderA. Beestin
10ForwardK. van Veen
9ForwardR. Loft
Southend4-4-2
1GoalkeeperM. Oxley
48DefenderJ. White
42DefenderS. Hart
5DefenderS. Hobson
24DefenderJ. Demetriou
4MidfielderA. McCormack
44MidfielderN. Ferguson
30MidfielderR. Holmes
17MidfielderR. Hackett-Fairchild
8ForwardT. Dieng
9ForwardS. Akinola

Match Summary

Scunthorpe and Southend drew 1:1. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by A. Nathaniel-George 80′ (pen.), A. Beestin 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Scunthorpe had 43% possession while Southend held 57%. Scunthorpe had 7 shots (1 on target) compared to 11 (2 on target) for Southend. Scunthorpe made 4 substitutions, Southend made 4.

Rivalry since 2013

Scunthorpe vs Southend Head to Head Results

17 stretnutí
Scunthorpe
9
wins
Drawn
1
Southend
7
wins
Total goals
48 · 2.8/match
Both scored
8/17 · 47%
Over 2.5
10/17 · 59%

Recent Form

Scunthorpe

LWLDWL

Southend

LWLWWD

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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

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.

Scunthorpe1wins
2draws4 meetings
Southend1wins

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 (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (42%) — the odds may underestimate Southend.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.7%

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 45.3%Draw 31.4%Away 29.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.153.103.40
Max2.273.303.55
Over 2.5: 42.6%Under 2.5: 63.7%
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 market42.4%30.5%27.1%
Public market43.2%28.8%28.0%
Δ0.8%1.7%0.8%

Scunthorpe vs Southend — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Scunthorpe (45%)

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.

ScunthorpeHalf-time:00Southend
7Shots11
1Shots on target2

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: Scunthorpe

W 69D 68L 84
Over 2.541
Goals scored251

Away Record: Southend

W 132D 88L 102
Over 2.541
Goals scored404

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026