Boston United 1-3 Scunthorpe: result and AI prediction

Boston United – Scunthorpe, FA Cup, Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 03:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Boston Community Stadium

Last 3 head-to-head meetings: Boston United 1, draws 2, Scunthorpe 0. Their last meeting, on February 14, 2026, ended Scunthorpe 3-6 Boston United.

Boston United

Final score1 - 3

Scunthorpe

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 1-3Missed

AI confidence: Low

AI match recap

This is a finely poised cup tie between two sides seeking a reset after uneven recent results. Boston have home advantage and have shown they can hurt Scunthorpe in this fixture, but their recent second-half defending has made every positive spell feel fragile. Scunthorpe arrive with concerns about away goals, yet their midweek attacking display offers a route to improvement. The central midfield battle and Boston’s ability to protect a lead shape the story.

Head-to-head analysis

The recent head-to-head record is competitive, with Boston unbeaten across the last three meetings. That sequence includes a draw at The Jakemans Stadium and a notably open Boston win away from home last season.

Form (last 5)