Worcester v Scunthorpe: Road-fond Iron to do enough

Scunthorpe boss Mark Robins has a fair bit of FA Cup previous

Scunthorpe didn't get the job done at home to Worcester, but are far more formidable on their travels...

Worcester v Scunthorpe
Wednesday, 19:45
Live on BT Sport 1

Match Odds: Worcester 4.77/2, Scunthorpe 1.845/6, The Draw 3.814/5

The home of the nation's most criminally under-advertised sauce has been gaining a bit of traction for its football team in the past few months, with Worcester City winning at Coventry in the FA Cup first round then drawing at Scunthorpe in the second.

In theory, their chances of reaching the hallowed third round - where the slightly underwhelming prize of hosting Chesterfield or MK Dons awaits - are boosted even further by bringing the League One side back to Aggborough, where they haven't lost all season. They are actually unbeaten in 14 at all venues too.

However, Scunthorpe are at their best when travelling, going six road trips without defeat and scoring at least two goals in every single one of them. Indeed, since the start of November 2013, they have been felled just five times in 29 away days.

Having opened the campaign wretchedly, taking seven points from 11 games, the Iron have been justified in their harsh decision to sack promotion-delivering manager Russ Wilcox. Since then, they have played ten matches across all competitions, winning five, drawing four and losing only one.

They triumphed away to a better club in the previous round, with Forest Green sixth in the Conference Premier to Worcester's ninth in the Conference North.

Correct Score

Scunthorpe scored precisely two goals in each of their last five away matches and five of their most recent six at any stadium. They have conceded exactly one in three successive fixtures and five of their latest seven, averaging out at one-a-game in the two exceptions as well.

Five of Scunthorpe's six League One victories this term arrived by the 2-1 scoreline, while five of Worcester's previous six encounters served up three strikes. They have also partaken in three 2-1 results in their past eight outings.

Best Bet: Back Scunthorpe to win @ 1.845/6
Other Recommended Bet: Back Scunthorpe to win 2-1 @ 9.08/1