| Former Iron players born on this day: Simon Steele (1964). |
Stephen Quinn scored late on to give Sheffield United a narrow victory over 10-man Scunthorpe at Bramall Lane.
The Iron took the lead through Mark Duffy, whose low shot from inside the area beat goalkeeper Steve Simonsen.
The visitors lost Sam Togwell after he was dismissed for a challenge on Michael Doyle and the Blades equalised through Lee Williamson who volleyed in.
And Quinn struck the winner from a long-range effort as Danny Wilson's men consolidated second place in the table.
Overall playing record for February 29: Played 3, Won 0, Drawn 1, Lost 2, Scored 4, Conceded 7.
The Iron's full record for February 29 is as follows:
| YEAR | COMPETITION | RESULT | IRON SCORERS |
| 2020 | LG 2 | Port Vale 2-2 Iron | Gilliead, Miller |
| 2012 | LG 1 | Sheff Utd 2-1 Iron | Duffy |
| 1964 | DIV 2 | Plymouth 3-1 Iron | Hodgson |
