Saturday’s game at Glanford Park sees the Iron take on a Bury side who are chasing the League Two play-offs in 11th.
The Shakers have won their last three matches and are just seven points short of York, who occupy the final play-off spot, while United are looking to move one step closer to automatic promotion.There has been 49 meetings between the two sides in total, and Bury have the better head-to-head record with 21 wins to Scunthorpe’s 16, while the other 12 finished level.
Team News: Scunthorpe United...
Deon Burton should be available after coming on in the 1-0 win at Torquay last weekend.
However, midfielder Sean McAllister looks set to miss out through a rib injury, as does Gary McSheffrey (hamstring). Manager Russ Wilcox will also be without James Alabi, who has returned to parent club Stoke City.
Last line-up: Slocombe, Nolan, Mirfin, Canavan, Williams, Sparrow, Hayes, Collins, Syers, Madden Winnall.
Team News: Bury...
Shakers defender Frederic Veseli has returned to Ipswich Town following his loan spell, while Tommy Miller (thigh) looks set to remain on the sidelines.
Phil Picken has suffered a setback on his return from a knee injury, so either Craig Jones or Chris Sedgwick look set to fill in at right-back.
Those aside, Bury boss David Flitcroft has no other concerns ahead of the trip to Glanford Park.
Last line-up: Jensen, Jones, Hussey, McNulty, Mills, Veseli, Sedgwick, Tutte, Hope, Nardiello, Mayor.