Scunthorpe United desperately need points on Saturday, Jan 23 at 6:30 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 out of form (0W 2L recently). Southend United, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 0D 0L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Scunthorpe United head into this on the back of a defeat, while Southend United arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Scunthorpe United and Southend United have split their 10 meetings almost evenly (4W–1D–5W). Their last encounter ended in Scunthorpe United won 0–1.

Verdict: Southend United's quality should tell even on the road. Scunthorpe United will push, but the visitors have too much class. Southend United to win.