Scunthorpe United boss Kieron Dyer heaped praise on his team after a 1-0 win against Southend United. The Iron dominated the game, but only managed to score one goal. Dyer felt that his team should have scored more goals, but was pleased with their performance.
What happened?
Scunthorpe United won 1-0 against Southend United, with Josh Popoola scoring the only goal of the game. The win was the Iron's second consecutive victory, and they have now taken six points out of six so far this season.
Why it matters for Scunthorpe United
The win was a significant result for Scunthorpe United, who have struggled in recent seasons. The team's performance was impressive, and Dyer was pleased with the way they played. However, he felt that they should have scored more goals, and was disappointed that they only managed to score one.
What comes next?
Scunthorpe United will look to build on their win when they face Barrow at home on February 16, 2027. The Iron are currently 18th in the National League, with 1 point from 2 games. They are 5 points behind leaders Harrogate Town, and will need to continue to perform well if they are to challenge for a promotion spot.
League standing: 18th in National League, 1 pts, 0W-1D-1L from 2 games, recent form LD.
Goals this season: 1 scored, 2 conceded (-1 goal difference).
Title race: 5 points behind leaders Harrogate Town.
Next fixture: vs Barrow (at home, 2027-02-16) (22nd in the table).
