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A statistical preview of Saturday's Emirates FA Cup tie against Boston United courtesy of Andy's Bet Club.
Scunthorpe travel to Jakemans Community Stadium on Saturday to face Boston in FA Cup qualifying action.
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Scunthorpe go into the meeting with Boston after a 2-0 defeat at Fylde in the National League.
Danny Mayor gave Fylde the lead after 20 minutes, and Aaron Drewe added a second just after the hour mark.
Boston fell to a 2-1 defeat to Southend last weekend.
Oliver Bostock gave Boston the lead inside the first minute, before goals from Promise Omochere and a last-minute winner from Southend’s Sahid Kamara proved decisive.
Fylde were worthy winners against Scunthorpe, winning the xG 4.41 to Scunthorpe’s 1.03.
Fylde had 70% of the ball in the first half, and Danny Mayor’s opening goal came a minute after Scunthorpe’s Maison Campbell had saved twice in quick succession.
That result leaves Scunthorpe still in the relegation zone, with a chance at some reprieve in the FA Cup this weekend.
Boston are now without a win in their last five in all competitions, including losing 6-5 to Southampton’s U21s in the National League Cup midweek in a stunning encounter.
Attacking stats were pretty even, with Boston having nine shots with four on target to Southend’s eight with seven on target.
James Norwood’s battle with the Boston centre-backs looks central to how much Scunthorpe get from their attacks.
Against Fylde, he had five touches in the penalty area and took three shots, worth 0.30 xG between them.
He won four of his 18 duels and one of his six in the air.
Saturday offers a chance for Scunthorpe to get a cup run going in this season’s FA Cup, a potential run that could help turn their league fortunes around.
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