Following early consultation with the Voice of the Fans group, it was agreed to issue a charter of their responsibilities to define to the wider fanbase, as follows:

1. Introduction

The Voice of the Fans is established to provide a structured and independent channel through which supporters of Scunthorpe United can contribute to the development, governance, and culture of our football club. This Charter sets out our purpose, principles, and commitments to ensure that the views of the fanbase are heard, respected, and acted upon by the club leadership wherever possible.

2. Purpose

The primary purpose of the Voice of the Fans is to:

• Represent the collective interests of supporters in dialogue with the club by providing scope for particular areas of supporter influence: Stadium improvements; community initiatives; Club Policies; (club crest being an example).
• Strengthen the relationship between the club and its fanbase.
• Ensure that decisions affecting supporters are informed by meaningful consultation.

3. Core Principles

The Voice of the Fans will operate in accordance with the following principles:

• Representation – Ensuring that the views of supporters across all demographics are fairly and accurately presented in a timely manner.
• Transparency – Communicating clearly and openly with both the club and supporters on matters discussed and actions agreed.
• Respect – Upholding the values of fairness, inclusivity, and constructive dialogue at all times.
• Accountability – Remaining answerable to the supporter base and maintaining high standards of integrity.
• Unity – Promoting a culture of “one team” togetherness, recognising supporters as an essential part of the club’s identity and future.

4. Objectives

The Voice of the Fans representatives are committed to:

1. Establishing a consistent and accessible forum for consultation with supporters.
2. Raising matters of importance on behalf of the fanbase directly with the club’s Board of Directors and club management. All to enable valued discussion and opportunity for  incorporation into decision making processes which will benefit the ongoing development of the club.
3. Supporting initiatives designed to enhance the matchday experience, community engagement, and supporter well-being.
4. Encouraging cooperation between supporter groups to foster solidarity and shared purpose by providing a centralised and shared discussion/communication route with the club.
5. Promoting diversity and inclusion to ensure that all fans feel welcome and valued.

5. Structure and Operation

• Meetings: Regular meetings will be held between the Voice of the Fans representatives and the Directors of the club. A minimum of 6 formal meetings per year. 
• Engagement: Fans will be invited to submit, via the Voice of the fans email address and/or verbal contact with Voice of the Fans representatives, questions and issues for discussion in advance of meetings.
• Reporting: Outcomes and actions from meetings will be communicated publicly in a timely and transparent manner via meeting notes on the club website.
• Representation: The body will seek to reflect the full diversity of the supporter base.

6. Commitment

The Voice of the Fans representatives commit to:

• Listening to and representing supporters with impartiality and fairness and bringing prompt attention to the Board of Directors all significant feedback items.
• Working proactively and constructively with the club to identify solutions and improvements to the feedback received from the fanbase.
• Providing clear explanation when a fan feedback request or proposal cannot be implemented.

7. Review and Amendment

This Charter will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure it remains relevant, effective, and aligned with the interests of supporters and the club. Amendments may be made following consultation with both the fanbase and the club. The representatives involved in the Voice of the Fans will also be reviewed on a regular basis within the same manner.

Open applications are always available via slo@scunthorpe-united.co.uk and will be held until such a time in which recruitment is necessary.

Scunthorpe United are delighted to strengthen their partnership with Atrium Businesses for the Community by unveiling their new advertisement board at the Attis Arena.

Atrium becomes the first company to sponsor the Attis Arena's next-up board, with perfect visibility for everyone. approaching Jack Brownsword Way, when approaching either the stadium or the surrounding retail parks.

For businesses in the local area looking to strengthen ties to local companies in North Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire and beyond. Atrium meets at 6.45 am most Friday mornings for a free-to-attend, full-room event for business owners and decision-makers who are serious about growing and building real connections with people who can help you get there.

Once again we thank Atrium for their continued support and are excited to have them on board with this exciting new advertising space.

As the close season gets underway, DIY SOS SUFC returns once again, with a fresh list of projects lined up across the summer months as Scunthorpe United continues its ongoing work to improve the Attis Arena.

Over the last couple of years, the club has been fortunate to receive incredible support from local tradespeople, businesses and supporters, whether through donated materials, specialist expertise or manpower, helping complete a wide range of improvement works around the stadium. That backing has been greatly appreciated by the Board, staff, players and supporters alike.

The club also continues to benefit from the dedication of its outstanding group of volunteers, who regularly give up their time to help maintain and improve the Attis Arena week after week.

This summer’s latest projects will cover a number of existing and new modifications including decorating, renovating and generally cleaning and uplifting a number of areas both inside and outside of the stadium.

The initiative forms part of the club’s continued commitment to improving all areas of the Attis Arena wherever possible, with supporters and the local community once again playing a key role in helping make a visible difference.

If you are interested in assisting with any projects, being added to our volunteer workforce, or are a tradesperson able to provide materials or support, please email julie.taylor@scunthorpe-united.co.uk.

United will travel ever so slightly less miles completing their National League fixtures next season - just 42 less than in the last campaign in fact.

Last season, the team travelled 7,254 miles to complete their 23 regular away league games, but they will travel 7,212 to take on the sides in the National League Premier Division next season.

Last season, following promotion back non-regionalised football, United reintroduced trips to face teams over 200 miles away, and despite losing the longest trip of the season Truro City to their relegation, there are six opponents over that threshold in 2026-27, compared with last season’s five. There are also just five teams to face within a 100 mile radius of the Attis Arena, in comparison with the six there were last season following the promotion of York City and Rochdale back to the EFL.

Harrogate Town becomes the Iron’s shortest trip of the campaign at just 60 miles, six miles longer than last season’s shortest trip (York City), while FC Halifax Town and Boston United are second and third, respectively, as they were last campaign.

The longest trip of the season will see the Iron head back to Yeovil Town, with that trip to Somerset a 532-mile round trip from Scunthorpe’s home (204 miles shorter than last season’s longest outing). 

Many Iron supporters will also be heading to AFC Fylde, Worthing and Hornchurch for a ground tick, the first of which coming in at a relatively short trip of 246 miles in both directions, while the trip to the south coast will add 500 miles in total to the odometer, the side’s second longest trip, with an additional trip to the London area adding 356 miles to the tally, respectively.

The 7,212 mile total expected to be travelled this season is the lowest the Iron will travel in three seasons of being at this level but is higher than any recent EFL mileage tallies.

NATIONAL LEAGUE MILEAGE CHART (ONE WAY)

Harrogate Town - 60 miles
FC Halifax Town - 67 miles
Boston United - 68 miles
Altrincham - 90 miles
Tamworth - 99 miles
Hartlepool United - 112 miles
Solihull Moors - 115 miles
AFC Fylde - 123 miles
Gateshead - 133 miles
Kidderminster Harriers - 139 miles
Boreham Wood - 160 miles
Carlisle United - 161 miles
Barrow - 178 miles
Hornchurch - 178 miles
Wealdstone - 181 miles
Forest Green Rovers - 186 miles
Southend United - 195 miles
Woking - 196 miles
Aldershot Town - 207 miles
Sutton United - 218 miles
Eastleigh - 224 miles
Worthing - 250 miles
Yeovil Town - 266 miles

^had the campaign been completed, the side would have travelled 6,776 miles

*please note, the figures are based on travelling to and from the Attis Arena on the shortest possible route

The National League Premier Division line-up is complete for 2026-27 following the conclusion of all promotion final games over the weekend.

The division sees the Iron in the fifth tier for what will only be their third at the level having missed out on promotion in the play-offs. It will be the first time United have been in the division for consecutive seasons.

Kidderminster Harriers won the National League North Promotion Final, while Hornchurch emerged victorious in the Southern equivalent, seeing off South Shields and Torquay United, respectively. AFC Fylde and Worthing won their respective divisions to complete the quartet of sides promoted.

Meanwhile, Barrow and Harrogate Town lost their EFL status to enter non-league after their season of struggles at the bottom of League Two. Boreham Wood also remain in the division following Promotion Final heartache at Wembley on Sunday, with Rochdale securing a return to the EFL.

Elsewhere, relegated out of the National League, and therefore not one of the Iron's opponents in the forthcoming season, Brackley Town, Braintree Town, Morecambe and Truro City.

The new campaign will see Scunthorpe come up against three sides for the first time, with both the Step Two Champions yet to play against the Iron previously, along with Hornchurch who beat Torquay in extra time of the Southern Promotion Final.

A full list of teams confirmed for the Vanarama National League in 2026-27… 

AFC Fylde (1st in National League North)
Aldershot Town (20th in National League)
Altrincham (13th in National League)
Barrow (24th in League Two)
Boreham Wood (4th in National League)
Boston United (12th in National League)
Carlisle United (3rd in National League)
Eastleigh (17th in National League)
FC Halifax Town (8th in National League)
Forest Green Rovers (7th in National League)
Gateshead (18th in National League)
Harrogate Town (23rd in League Two)
Hartlepool United (9th in National League)
Hornchurch (2nd in National League South)
Kidderminster Harriers (3rd in National League North)
Scunthorpe United (5th in National League)
Solihull Moors (14th in National League)
Southend United (6th in National League)
Sutton United (19th in National League)
Tamworth (11th in National League)
Wealdstone (15th in National League)
Woking (10th in National League)
Worthing (1st in National League South)
Yeovil Town (16th in National League)