Big Match Preview: Scunthorpe v Plymouth

SCORPIONS LOOK TO BUILD ON POSITIVE RUN

ATTIS INSURANCE Scunthorpe Scorpions are hoping to keep their run of good results going, when they host the Plymouth Gladiators at the Eddie Wright Raceway tonight (Friday) at 7.30pm.

Scorpions have scored seven points from their last three Championship matches – with convincing home wins over Leicester (55-35) and Birmingham (54-36), before picking up a well-earned point at Plymouth on Tuesday night, for a narrow away loss (42-48), after an impressive fightback in the closing five races.

Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey said: “It was an excellent result at Plymouth on Tuesday and perhaps a point we weren’t expecting giving the way that Gladiators had smashed Leicester the previous week. To get a point there has given us a lot of confidence.

“We can’t rest though because we have got to do it again tonight and make sure we take all three points against what is a good Plymouth team at the Eddie Wright Raceway.

“I think this year’s Championship will come down to away points because I don’t think there are going to be many away wins. It means you’re actively trying to stop the away team from getting a point because it will be crucial at the end of the season.

“A great night of racing lies ahead, between two talented teams, and it’s going to be another exciting meeting as we look to keep our excellent home form going.”

For those who cannot make it to the Eddie Wright Raceway tonight, 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.

Plymouth Gladiators: 1. Richard Lawson (guest), 2. Alife Bowtell, 3. Ben Barker, 4. Michael Palm Toft, 5. Hans Andersen, 6. Henry Atkins, 7. Dan Gilkes.

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/