Peterborough United FC vs Scunthorpe United FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Peterborough United FC vs Scunthorpe United FC — League One at ABAX Stadium.
- Peterborough United FC 46 games · 53 pts (2026/27)
- Scunthorpe United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andrew Aylott
- Referee Marc Wilson
- Referee Oliver Yates
- Referee Alix Pashley
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Scunthorpe United FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Accrington Stanley FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Barnsley FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Walsall FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Dec | Bradford City AFC | A | 4–4 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan | Peterborough United FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Wycombe Wanderers FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Dec | Luton Town FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Bradford City AFC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | Doncaster Rovers FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 08 Dec | Gillingham FC | H | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Peterborough United FC host Scunthorpe United FC — let the battle begin!
- 5' Lee Novak does the damage! The net is bulging and Scunthorpe United FC surge ahead!
- 10' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 15' The 30-year-old Levi Sutton has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
- 35' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 39' A moment of madness from Lee Novak on 39 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Scunthorpe United FC will be frustrated.
- 44' Peterborough United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 49' Peterborough United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Scunthorpe United FC backline.
- 54' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 56' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ivan Toney.
- 57' Lee Novak makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and Scunthorpe United FC are in front.
- 59' Scunthorpe United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 59' Matt Godden is ready to make an impact after coming on for Louis Reed at the 59 minute mark.
- 60' Peterborough United FC make a change. Joe Ward trudges off to be replaced by George Cooper on 60 minutes.
- 65' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 66' Kyle Wootton has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 66.
- 71' It looks surprising Peterborough United FC does not make any changes. Funso-King Ojo has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Jason Cummings. He replaces Ryan Tafazolli on 76 minute.
- 80' James Perch catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 80.
- 82' A moment of madness from Cameron Borthwick-Jackson on 82 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Scunthorpe United FC will be frustrated.
- 85' A meaty challenge results in booking for Marcus Maddison on 85.
- 90' George Thomas needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Scunthorpe United FC take all three points.
Lineups
Peterborough United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 25
-
5
Ryan Tafazolli ↓ Jason Cummings 76'
-
15
Joe Ward ↓ George Cooper 60'
- 21
- 17
-
11
Louis Reed ↓ Matt Godden 59'
- 4
- 16
- 10
- 2
Bench
-
19
George Cooper ↑ 60'
- 26
-
9
Matt Godden ↑ 59'
- 1
-
35
Jason Cummings ↑ 76'
- 8
- 22
Coach
Steve Evans
Scunthorpe United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 20
- 21
- 23
- 6
- 22
- 17
- 3
- 18
- 25
- 29
Bench
- 15
- 9
- 27
- 12
- 19
Coach
Stuart McCall
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lee Novak | 2 |
| Matt Godden | 2 |
Head to Head
Peterborough United FC Form
2019-01-01
Peterborough United FC
0–2
Scunthorpe United FC
L
2018-12-29
Accrington Stanley FC
0–4
Peterborough United FC
W
2018-12-26
Barnsley FC
2–0
Peterborough United FC
L
2018-12-22
Peterborough United FC
1–1
Walsall FC
D
2018-12-15
Shrewsbury Town FC
2–2
Peterborough United FC
D
2018-12-11
Bradford City AFC
4–4
Peterborough United FC
D
Scunthorpe United FC Form
2019-01-01
Peterborough United FC
0–2
Scunthorpe United FC
W
2018-12-29
Scunthorpe United FC
1–0
Wycombe Wanderers FC
W
2018-12-26
Scunthorpe United FC
0–2
Luton Town FC
L
2018-12-22
Bradford City AFC
2–0
Scunthorpe United FC
L
2018-12-15
Doncaster Rovers FC
3–0
Scunthorpe United FC
L
2018-12-08
Scunthorpe United FC
0–2
Gillingham FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.12
Peterborough United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Scunthorpe United FC xG
I would bet for:
Peterborough United FC or Scunthorpe United FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Scunthorpe United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Peterborough United FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Scunthorpe United FC
64%
Peterborough United FC or Scunthorpe United FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Scunthorpe United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 0
12.8%
0 – 1
10.6%
1 – 0
10.5%
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
4.2%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.8%
0 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Peterborough United FC
| Handicap | Peterborough United FC covers | Push | Scunthorpe United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 20% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 20% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Peterborough United FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Scunthorpe United FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.