National League
Southend United vs Scunthorpe United
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Roots Hall Stadium
Southend United vs Scunthorpe United Prediction & Stats - National League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Southend United vs Scunthorpe United carries real history into this round of the National League.
The two sides meet on 15/08 (Saturday) at Roots Hall Stadium, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Southend United vs Scunthorpe United prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Southend United vs Scunthorpe United
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Southend United vs Scunthorpe United call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 13-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Southend United the side to beat, with roughly 57% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all National League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Southend United Preview
Southend United reach this fixture 1 match into their National League. Here is where Southend United stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
3 scored, at 3 a game
1 conceded, at 1 a game
Southend United, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Harry Cardwell, 1 goals
Most assists: Darren Joseph Norman Oldaker, 1 assists
Recent results — Southend United
08/08/2026 10:00
28/04/2026 14:45
25/04/2026 07:30
21/04/2026 14:45
18/04/2026 07:30
Scunthorpe United: how they are travelling
Scunthorpe United come in 1 matches into their National League.
Here is what The Iron have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
1 points per game
1 scored, at 1 a game
1 conceded, at 1 a game
The Iron, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Luke Brennan, 1 goals
Most assists: Tyler Jake Denton, 0 assists
Recent results — The Iron
08/08/2026 10:00
03/05/2026 10:00
28/04/2026 14:45
25/04/2026 07:30
18/04/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United have generally come out ahead of Southend United in their recent meetings.
From 16 match(es):
Scunthorpe United: 8 win(s)
Southend United: 7 win(s)
Drawn: 1
That trend is worth factoring into the Southend United vs Scunthorpe United prediction.
Form comparison Southend United vs Scunthorpe United
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Southend United
England - National League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Scored | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.01 | 0 | 2.01 |
|
xGA
|
0.24 | 0 | 1.24 |
Away Team
Scunthorpe United
England - National League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
|
1 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.53 | 1.53 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
-0.02 | 0.98 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Southend United vs Scunthorpe United is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.
The 3.82 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - X2
Our analysis suggests there is little separating Southend United and Scunthorpe United in terms of overall quality. However, with the security of the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw is enough to land the bet, we see great value in backing Scunthorpe United.
With odds of 2.16, there’s solid potential for an upset, especially considering Southend United’s recent struggles and Scunthorpe United’s form.
Fixture information - Southend United vs Scunthorpe United
Match: Southend United vs Scunthorpe United
Competition: National League
Date: Saturday, 15/08/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Roots Hall Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Southend United vs Scunthorpe United that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 3.75
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 67%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 92%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 75%
Cards
0
League: 3.17
Corners
0
League: 8.67
Home Team
Southend United
England - National League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Scored | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.01 | 0 | 2.01 |
|
xGA
|
0.24 | 0 | 1.24 |
Away Team
Scunthorpe United
England - National League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
|
1 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.53 | 1.53 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
-0.02 | 0.98 | 0 |
Corners
2 / Match
+250% Corners / Match
Scunthorpe United received +250% more corners than Southend United in the National League
7 / Match
Altrincham
(1)(4)
Yeovil Town
Cards
2 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
2 / Match
Altrincham
(2)(2)
Yeovil Town
Goals Scored
3 / Match
+200%
Southend United is +200% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Altrincham
(3)(1)
Yeovil Town
Goals Conceded
1 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
1 / Match
Altrincham
(1)(1)
Yeovil Town
National League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AFC Hornchurch
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Sutton United
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Harrogate Town
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 |
Hartlepool United
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |
Southend United
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 |
Aldershot Town
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 |
Eastleigh
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 8 |
Forest Green Rovers
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 9 |
Worthing
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 10 |
Scunthorpe United
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 |
Yeovil Town
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 |
Fylde
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 13 |
Wealdstone
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 14 |
Boreham Wood
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 15 |
Tamworth
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 16 |
Boston United
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
Gateshead
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Carlisle United
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 |
Halifax Town
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |
Barrow
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 |
Altrincham
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 |
Kidderminster Harriers
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 |
Woking
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 |
Solihull Moors
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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