Tamworth will aim to arrest a two-game losing streak when they host Scunthorpe United in the National League this Tuesday. The match at The Lamb Ground kicks off at 19:45, with the Lambs looking to improve on their current 18th-place standing.
Andy Peaks's side have 14 points from 13 matches this season, having scored 21 goals but conceded 30, giving them a minus nine goal difference. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with three wins and two losses in their last five outings, though they have lost their last two matches. The most recent result was a 2-1 defeat away to Carlisle on Saturday 17 October. Prior to that, they lost 1-2 at home to Barrow on Saturday 10 October, a game in which Kurtaran scored a late penalty.
Recent form and results
Tamworth's last five games have produced a mixed bag. Following a 2-0 win over Sutton United and a 1-0 victory at Hartlepool, they beat Leeds United's U21 side 1-0. However, they have since lost at home to Barrow and away to Carlisle. Kurtaran scored a late penalty in the 1-2 loss to Barrow. Their form sequence over the last five is three wins and two losses.
Scunthorpe, their visitors, have also experienced patchy form. Their last five results include a win against Boston United, a draw with Derby County U21, and losses to AFC Fylde and Barrow. Scunthorpe's most recent outing was a 2-0 home defeat to Barrow on 17 October. They currently sit 14th in the National League table, having accumulated 18 points from their 13 matches played.
Team news and lineups
Both managers have consistent selections from which to choose. Tamworth's starting lineup against Barrow featured R. Lovett in goal, with a defence of T. Handley, H. Carson, J. Rye and T. Parkes. The midfield and attack included O. Dyson, T. Kurtaran, T. McGlinchey, M. Roberts, R. Calder and K. Donnelly. Midfielder Kurtaran, who scored the penalty against Barrow, will be a key figure.
Scunthorpe's last starting XI included M. Campbell in goal, with J. Starbuck, R. Barrows, S. Ashbee and R. Clayton in defence. Their midfield and forward line was comprised of P. Jones, J. Butterfield, D. Batty, K. Hurst, T. Sellars-Fleming and striker J. Norwood. Experienced forward Norwood is their top scorer this campaign.
Before the Scunthorpe clash, Tamworth have a key away fixture against 24th-placed Gateshead on Friday, 23 October. The Lambs will be keen to build momentum ahead of a busy period, sitting 21 points behind league leaders Boreham Wood in the standings.
