Words: James Whitbread

The Iron are looking to bounce back from a blow, after their 2-1 loss away to Rushall Olympic.

Cal Roberts didn’t manage to find the back of the net last weekend, but with two goals in his last three, the forward is still in positive form. Roberts will be looking to get back on the scoresheet in a crucial game for United. A man who did manage to build on his form was Danny Whitehall, who built on his first half brace against King’s Lynn, as he got the opener last time out against Rushall, the striker will be looking to bag again as against eighth-placed Chorley.

In the reverse fixture at the Attis Arena the points were shared, after Danny Whitehall got an opener on the stroke of half time the Iron were in front by a goal for most of the match. Five minutes from full time, the visitors found an equaliser through Kole Hall.

Chorley have found wins hard to come by recently in the league. With just one win in their last four, getting back to winning ways will be a huge goal for the Magpies if they want to clinch a play-off place this season to keep promotion dreams alive.

At home, Chorley have found themselves a tough side to beat - only Chester, who have played one more game at home, have picked up more points on home soil than them. The Magpies have picked up 24 points from their 12 fixtures at home, with seven wins, three draws and just two losses at home, the Iron will need a massive performance to get all three points in this clash.

In contrast to Chorley’s great form at home, Scunthorpe have been solid on the road this season with the third best record on the road. The Iron have picked up 23 points from 13 away games, with seven wins, two draws and four losses. Only Curzon and Brackley have picked up more points; 28 and 24 respectively.

As United head to Victory Park, which has become some sort of a fortress for hosts, three points is the challenge, but will certainly not be easy.

First team manager Andy Butler speaks following two in, two out, and looks ahead to his side's away league encounter at Chorley.

The Iron is delighted to announce the new signing of attacker Mo Fadera who joins the club from York City on a loan basis for an initial month.

Born in Gambia, Fadera linked up with the Minstermen in the summer of 2024 having thrived against Adam Hinshelwood’s side for previous club Garforth Town in a pre-season friendly.

Since joining York, Fadera has appeared predominantly off the bench and has impressed supporters with his attitude, desire and lightning quick pace. Ultimately it was those key factors that drew York to the talented 19-year-old in the first place and both clubs see this loan deal as an opportunity for the forward to gain valuable minutes.

Fadera originally started out playing grassroots football with Hamilton Panthers, before joining Garforth in the summer and immediately attracting interest. After being initially loaned out to the struggling Farsley Celtic in December he would return soon after and make his first start for his parent club earlier this month when he was selected to start City’s FA Trophy defeat at Gainsborough Trinity.

Mo has been handed the number 27 jersey and goes straight into contention for tomorrow's encounter at Chorley.

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Scunthorpe United can confirm attacking midfielder Max Brogan has joined Southern League Central side AFC Telford United on an initial one-month loan.

The 23-year-old arrived at the Attis Arena in the summer following his departure from National League side Solihull Moors after a season where he had loan spells at National League North sides Tamworth and Buxton.

During his time at Solihull, Brogan featured a number of times in yellow and blue and even scored his first goal for the club against Biggleswade Town in a 4-1 victory that saw his side into the FA Cup first round proper.

So far this season, Brogan has started five league games and 13 substitute appearances scoring once in the side's 6-0 home win over Farsley Celtic, but hasn't made the matchday squad since before Christmas.

We wish Max the best of his look for his time away from the Attis Arena.

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