History of the Portsmouth v Scunthorpe United fixture
Portsmouth prepare to entertain Scunthorpe United at Fratton Park on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 10 games played, Pompey have recorded 4 wins, and Scunthorpe United have come away with 2 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Fratton Park was just last season, in March 2011, with Portsmouth running out comfortable 2-0 winners in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
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2010/2011 | Sat 07 May | Scunthorpe U. | 1 - 1 | Portsmouth | Championship |
2010/2011 | Tue 01 Mar | Portsmouth | 2-0 | Scunthorpe U. | Championship |
2003/2004 | Sat 24 Jan | Portsmouth | 2 - 1 | Scunthorpe U. | F.A. Cup |
1979/1980 | Sat 26 Jan | Scunthorpe U. | 1 - 0 | Portsmouth | Fourth Division |
1979/1980 | Sat 25 Aug | Portsmouth | 6 - 1 | Scunthorpe U. | Fourth Division |
1978/1979 | Tue 03 Apr | Scunthorpe U. | 2 - 2 | Portsmouth | Fourth Division |
1978/1979 | Tue 12 Sep | Portsmouth | 0 - 0 | Scunthorpe U. | Fourth Division |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Portsmouth's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. While Pompey have scored 6, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.
Scunthorpe United's away form is none too clever either, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. While the Iron have hit 8 goals, 13 have hit the back of the wrong net.
Portsmouth are stuck down in the relegation zone of npower League One with a return of just 5 points from their 8 games thus far.
Scunthorpe United find themselves struggling down in 18th position in the league having picked up 8 points from their 8 matches.
Current overall team form
Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
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Portsmouth | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 4 |
Scunthorpe United | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
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FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Fratton Park for the Pompey and the Madmen are unable to see past Scunthorpe United claiming victory in a close match.
Sequence statistics
Team | Sequences |
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Portsmouth | Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches. Failed to win in previous 6 home matches. Latest 3 games ended in defeat. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
Scunthorpe United | 5 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here