Match Preview: Brackley Town (H)

The Iron are back in action on home soil, looking to avenge their 2-0 away defeat at
Gateshead on Easter Monday. After a 0-0 draw with Hartlepool, confirmed a play-off spot
For United, Andy Butler mixed up the squad in Tyneside, but the match ended in defeat.
Former defender Brad Nicholson netted the opener before Keaton Ward doubled the
hosts’ lead from the penalty spot. The visitors preparing to face Scunthorpe are a
Brackley's side is desperate for victories, with relegation staring them down.

In the reverse fixture, Brackley got a 90+8th minute equaliser to snatch a point from the match.
The Iron got in front away from home thanks to a Danny Whitehall penalty in the 73rd minute,
But Daniel Waldron made sure Scunthorpe were not leaving with all three points.
Last season, Brackley pipped the Iron to the title, finishing two points above United on 92 points.
After going up through the play-offs, both sides were reunited in the National League, but have
had very different experiences. Scunthorpe have secured play-off action and a chance to get
back into the football league, and Brackley are seven points away from safety and winless in
thirteen (ten losses, three draws). If the Iron get all three points at home, they would confirm
Brackley’s relegation from the division makes this a must-win for Brackley Town.

The Saints have had a huge goalscoring problem this season, with only 38 goals scored all
season. Only Braintree have scored fewer goals than them. One potential goal source is striker,
Connor Hall. Hall was key for Town last season, netting 18 in the league in their title winning
campaign, and this year has netted nine goals for the club in all competitions. As he looks to
cause an upset result, Scunthorpe needs to be aware of the attacker.

Whilst Scunthorpe look to get back into positive form with the knowledge that a final position of
fourth or fifth in the table guarantees the club’s first play-off match to be played at home, every
three points is crucial. Brackley Town will need no reminding of the importance of three
points, as a defeat will seal their fate of relegation.