The Lancashire-based official will travel to the Sands Venue Stadium for his 14th game of the campaign and fifth in Sky Bet League Two. The current term is Salisbury's 20th in the EFL.
His first game of the season was a Carabao Cup tie between Grimsby Town and Morecambe which the visitors won on penalties following a 1-1 scoreline. One yellow card was issued.
Meanwhile, his latest game came on December 15th when he oversaw the 5-0 away win for Rochdale at Wigan Athletic. Six cautions were shown on the day.
He's taken charge of Scunthorpe matches on no fewer than 30 previous occasions ranging from the old Division Three, through to the Championship and cup competitions. His last encounter involving United came back on New Year's Day when he oversaw the away win at Oldham Athletic. In total, across the 30 games involving United, he's shown 95 yellow cards and five reds.
Salisbury has taken charge of 15 Mansfield games over the 19 years with his most recent back in January. In total, across the 15 games, he's shown 60 yellow cards and three reds.
In 2019-20 he took charge of 28 games, issuing 88 yellow cards and three reds. So far in this campaign, he has officiated in 13 encounters, showing 44 yellows and one red card.
On Saturday, he will be assisted by Ian Smedley and Stephen Wade, while Thomas Bramall has been appointed as the fourth official.
PAST SCUNTHORPE UNITED ENCOUNTERS
| DATE | COMP | MATCH | Y | R |
| Jan 1, 2020 | LG 2 | Oldham Athletic 0-2 Iron | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2019 | LG 1 | Iron 0-3 Burton Albion | 2 | 0 |
| Dec 8, 2018 | LG 1 | Iron 0-2 Gillingham | 4 | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2018 | LG 1 | Charlton Athletic 0-1 Iron | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2018 | LG 1 | Iron 1-2 Rotherham United | 8 | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2017 | LG 1 | Iron 2-2 MK Dons | 4 | 1 |
| Feb 14, 2017 | LG 1 | Iron 0-0 Walsall | 4 | 0 |
| Nov 19, 2016 | LG 1 | Iron 1-0 Oldham Athletic | 5 | 1 |
| Aug 11, 2015 | LGEC | Iron 1-1 Barnsley | 3 | 0 |
| Dec 7, 2014 | FAC | Iron 1-1 Worcester City | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2014 | LG 1 | Chesterfield 4-1 Iron | 5 | 0 |
| Feb 26, 2013 | LG 1 | Iron 1-0 Stevenage | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 15, 2012 | LG 1 | Shrewsbury Town 0-1 Iron | 4 | 0 |
| Nov 22, 2011 | FAC | Iron 0-1 AFC Wimbledon | 2 | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2011 | LGEC | Iron 1-2 Newcastle United | 4 | 0 |
| Mar 1, 2011 | CHAMP | Portsmouth 2-0 Iron | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2010 | CHAMP | QPR 2-0 Iron | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 20, 2010 | CHAMP | Iron 2-2 Reading | 9 | 0 |
| Aug 29, 2009 | CHAMP | Iron 0-1 QPR | 2 | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2009 | LG 1 | Iron 2-0 Brighton | 4 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2008 | LG 1 | Oldham Athletic 3-0 Iron | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2007 | CHAMP | Iron 2-3 West Bromwich Albion | 3 | 0 |
| Aug 14, 2007 | LGEC | Iron 1-2 Hartlepool United | 6 | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2007 | LG 1 | Iron 3-1 Gillingham | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 18, 2006 | LG 1 | Iron 2-2 Swansea City | 2 | 0 |
| Apr 16, 2005 | LG 2 | Iron 4-0 Cambridge United | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 17, 2003 | FAC | Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Iron | 3 | 0 |
| Dec 6, 2003 | FAC | Iron 2-2 Sheffield Wednesday | 2 | 0 |
| Jan 18, 2003 | DIV 3 | Bristol Rovers 2-1 Iron | 3 | 1 |
| Sep 29, 2001 | DIV 3 | Iron 3-1 Shrewsbury Town | 6 | 0 |
PAST MANSFIELD TOWN ENCOUNTERS
| DATE | COMP | MATCH | Y | R |
| Jan 11, 2020 | LG 2 | Mansfield Town 3-4 Forest Green Rovers | 2 | 0 |
| Feb 9, 2019 | LG 2 | Newport County 1-0 Mansfield Town | 6 | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2018 | LG 2 | Mansfield Town 1-1 Lincoln City | 5 | 2 |
| Aug 5, 2017 | LG 2 | Crewe Alexandra 2-2 Mansfield Town | 9 | 0 |
| Apr 22, 2017 | LG 2 | Stevenage 0-1 Mansfield Town | 4 | 0 |
| Jan 28, 2017 | LG 2 | Mansfield Town 2-0 Leyton Orient | 5 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2016 | LG 2 | Luton Town 1-1 Mansfield Town | 4 | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2016 | LG 2 | Hartlepool United 2-1 Mansfield Town | 7 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2014 | LG 2 | York City 1-1 Mansfield Town | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 5, 2006 | LG 2 | Shrewsbury Town 2-2 Mansfield Town | 5 | 0 |
| Aug 25, 2005 | LGE C | Mansfield Town 1-1 Stoke City | 3 | 0 |
| Oct 8, 2004 | LG 2 | Swansea City 1-0 Mansfield Town | 4 | 0 |
| Feb 21, 2004 | DIV 3 | Mansfield Town 1-2 Doncaster Rovers | 4 | 0 |
| Dec 7, 2002 | FAC | Crewe Alexandra 3-0 Mansfield Town | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 11, 2001 | DIV 3 | Hartlepool United 1-1 Mansfield Town | 1 | 0 |
