English Non-League
2026-04-28 - Scunthorpe Utd vs Southend Utd
A Sports Betting Pick by ArmchairPunter
Football : England: National League - Play-Off Q/F
Venue: Glanford Park
Tuesday 28th April 2026, 1945hrs (GMT)
Scunthorpe United suffered a second defeat in four matches in the National League on the weekend resulting in a disappointing 1-0 loss at home to lowly Eastleigh as the pressure appears to be taking its toll on Andy Butler’s side ahead of this upcoming crucial clash with Southend United.
It’s now just one win from their last five fixtures in the non-league top flight for Scunthorpe United as the hosts registered a 1-0 home win over relegated Brackley Town but have also been involved in two draws along with two defeats as well.
Points picked up in recent stalemates with Hartlepool United and Wealdstone were further exacerbated by slipping to recent losses at the hands of Gateshead and aforementioned Eastleigh, so Scunthorpe United’s confidence may not be at its highest point right now.
Southend United bounced back from a previous 4-3 loss away from home at Hartlepool United with a welcome 2-1 home win against Wealdstone in the National League on the weekend which will give Kevin Maher’s side a timely boost ahead of this upcoming Play-Off quarter-final on Tuesday night.
The bigger picture shows Southend have slipped to just one defeat in their last nine league matches whilst picking up no fewer than six wins along the way along with two draws.
In addition, The Shrimpers have also registered three wins in their last four outings on the road in the National League within an overall away record of 10-5-8 42/28 with victories gained at the expense of Sutton United, Aldershot and Halifax, the latter being a 6-2 demolition of The Shaymen.
The Betting Verdict
Southend United’s recent form suggests The Shrimpers can edge a narrow win here on Tuesday night
The Pick :
Scunthorpe Utd 1-2 Southend Utd
