Southend United vs Scunthorpe United - Enterprise National League
Fixture Preview - 27 September 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
As Southend United prepares to host Scunthorpe United at Roots Hall Stadium on Saturday, both teams are looking to build momentum in the National League. Southend's recent form shows a mixed bag, with two wins, two draws, and a loss in their last five matches, indicating a struggle to find consistency. In contrast, Scunthorpe has found a rhythm, boasting three wins and two draws in their last five outings, suggesting they are gaining confidence as they approach this fixture. Historically, Southend has had the upper hand in their encounters, winning eight of the last ten meetings, which could play a psychological role in this matchup. Additionally, the trend of both teams scoring has been prevalent, with six of the last ten head-to-heads seeing both teams find the net. Given Southend's home advantage and Scunthorpe's improving form, this match promises to be competitive, with the potential for goals on both sides. The outcome may hinge on whether Southend can leverage their historical dominance or if Scunthorpe can continue their upward trajectory.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Forest Green Rovers | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 2 |  Hartlepool United | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 3 |  Southend United | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 4 |  Rochdale | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 5 |  Scunthorpe United | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 6 |  Wealdstone | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 7 |  Braintree Town | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| 8 |  Brackley Town | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2023 | Scunthorpe United | 1–3 | Southend United | Enterprise National League |
| October 22, 2022 | Southend United | 3–0 | Scunthorpe United | Enterprise National League |
| March 20, 2021 | Scunthorpe United | 1–1 | Southend United | League Two |
| December 12, 2020 | Southend United | 1–0 | Scunthorpe United | League Two |
| March 12, 2019 | Scunthorpe United | 4–1 | Southend United | League One |
| November 27, 2018 | Southend United | 2–0 | Scunthorpe United | League One |
| January 27, 2018 | Southend United | 3–2 | Scunthorpe United | League One |
| December 23, 2017 | Scunthorpe United | 3–1 | Southend United | League One |
| February 4, 2017 | Southend United | 3–1 | Scunthorpe United | League One |
| September 10, 2016 | Scunthorpe United | 4–0 | Southend United | League One |