Scunthorpe United desperately need points on Tuesday, Dec 8 at 8:45 PM in the National League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Scunthorpe United come into this fixture struggling badly (1W 4L in last 5). AFC Fylde, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (2W 0D 3L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Scunthorpe United head into this on the back of a defeat, while AFC Fylde arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Scunthorpe United and AFC Fylde have split their 1 meetings almost evenly (0W–0D–1W). Their last encounter ended in Scunthorpe United won 0–2.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Scunthorpe United a slight edge, but AFC Fylde are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.