Big Match Preview: Scunthorpe v Birmingham

OLD BOYS RETURN AS SCORPIONS AIM FOR ANOTHER HOME VICTORY

ATTIS INSURANCE Scunthorpe Scorpions will again be looking to show their mettle around their own track when they host the Birmingham Brummies at the Eddie Wright Raceway tonight (Friday) at 7.30pm.

Scunthorpe started their home fixtures on Good Friday with a resounding 55-35 victory over bogey team Leicester, putting an end to a run of 10 successive victories for Lions over Scorpions.

Birmingham have three ex-Scorpions in their line-up in the shape of last year’s No 1 Adam Ellis, Stefan Nielsen and Ashley Morris. It should be four, but sadly Josh Auty won’t be present, as he suffered a suspected broken leg riding for Brummies on Wednesday.

Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey said: “It will not be an easy match tonight against Birmingham, because they have riders who like our track.

“But I think we learned a lot against Leicester last week. The riders were perfecting things and you saw that in the second half of the meeting.

“I’m sure it will be a top-notch night of racing at the Eddie Wright Raceway, while I have every confidence that we can finish the night with a victory and another three league points.

“While there’s nothing like a bit of live speedway in the flesh, our live streaming service made its debut last week. I thought it was brilliant and I was very proud of the boys. We sold quite a few, the meeting was a good one and the commentary was different and good.

“If our supporters can’t make it to a home match in future, they won’t have to miss out on the action from now on!”

Scorpions are live streaming home meetings for just £11.99 at: https://tv.scunthorpe-speedway.com/

Expected teams for tonight (Friday):

Attis Insurance Scunthorpe Scorpions: 1. Ryan Douglas, 2. Simon Lambert (captain), 3. Jordan Palin, 4. Jake Allen, 5. Tero Aarnio, 6. Ryan Kinsley, 7. Zaine Kennedy.

Birmingham Brummies: 1. Claus Vissing, 2. James Shanes, 3. Rider replacement for Josh Auty, 4. Ashley Morris, 5. Adam Ellis, 6. Stefan Nielsen, 7. James Pearson.

ADMISSION PRICES TONIGHT (FRIDAY):
Adult: £18.00
Student/OAP: £16.00
Child (10 – 17): £5.00
Child (0 – 9) Free (accompanied by paying adult – not including programme)
Match Programme: £1.00

Tickets can be obtained in advance online, or they can be purchased (cash only) on the day at the turnstiles.

There is a 3% handling fee for online sales – please note this handing fee goes to the ticketing provider, not the club.

Tickets are available under the Ticket Office menu on the club website at:
http://scunthorpe-speedway.com/ticketoffice

When you click on the link you will be taken to the following URL:
https://scunthorpescorpionstickets.seatedly.com/

Click on the “buy tickets” tab which will take you a list of meetings and when you have finished, please click on “my basket” tab to complete the transaction.

NOTE REGARDING TICKETS: Please bring your ticket with you – either a physical copy or on your phone. The QR code (the matrix barcode) will be scanned to allow you entry to the stadium – please present to the staff at the entry point at the Eddie Wright Raceway. Please note there is a 3% handling fee for each ticket ordered – this goes to the ticketing provider, not the club. If you have any problems when ordering your tickets, please contact the club (email gail.godfrey@btconnect.com) and we will assist you. Please note that cash admission on the day is also available.

Passes are live stream available for each meeting for £11.99 at the following link:
https://tv.scunthorpe-speedway.com/