CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY OFF FINAL - SCUNTHORPE v POOLE v SCUNTHORPE (2 & 7 October)

[Dickie Head]

My work schedule will allow me to get to both legs, weather permitting. Can Scunny, this season’s surprise outfit, upset the reigning champions? With new averages in operation and assuming both teams are at full strength, I think we could see two home wins with the Pirates taking an aggregate win. 

[Steve Shovlar]

The Grand Final first leg between Scunthorpe and Poole takes place at the Eddie Wright Raceway this coming Friday on the 2nd October, 2026, with the return at Poole on Wednesday 7th October. 

Scunthorpe have defied all the odds and made it through to the Grand Final, making thousands of speedways fans eat humble pie. Written off as bottom of the league wooden spoonists, they have defied the odds and dismissed Glasgow in the semis with relative ease.

Pirates have done what was expected, ending the season and ending top of the league. They saw off Edinburgh winning both legs of the semi final.

Clearly Poole are favourites to win the title but nothing will be taken for granted. No lethargy, no “we only have to turn up to claim our prize”. 

Now obviously the whole speedway fanbase, with the exception of Pirates fans, will be supporting Scunthorpe. There will be no neutrals for these playoffs.

I will put my neck on the line as say Scunthorpe to win their home leg but will come up short against Poole, who have strength in depth.

So what are your thoughts? Will Scunthorpe shock the speedway world and pull off a remarkable title, or will it be Poole all the way?

[eric i]

Can't see Scunny getting anywhere near winning on aggregate. If they have a good night they might win the home leg but they will get hammered at Poole. 

[M.D]

Scunny are going to have to put in an exceptional home performance and then put their gating gloves on in the second leg and defend to stand any chance, cant see that.

[NC86]

The whole country willing Scunthorpe on to beat Poole