Scans have shown that Iron winger Gary McSheffrey is unlikely to play again this season with a hamstring tear.
He picked up the injury during the 0-0 home draw with Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday.The winger has made 12 appearances in all competitions for Scunthorpe so far this season.
Meanwhile, Sean McAllister is unlikely to be fit for the weekend with a rib injury also sustained in that game.