OTD: December 17

Scunthorpe secured a decisive 3-0 victory against Millwall On This Day in 2016, thanks to a brace from Paddy Madden and a goal from Hakeeb Adelakun.

In an evenly balanced opening 45 minutes, it was Millwall who twice almost snatched the lead.

Shaun Williams tested goalkeeper Luke Daniels with a dipping long-range effort and the United stopper had to be at his best again to turn away a shot from Lee Gregory after he had wriggled free in the box.

But it was the Iron who finished the half with a flourish to take command with two goals in nine minutes.

Madden steered them in front in the 36th minute with a measured header from a free-kick on the right curled in by Josh Morris.

Then, just before the break, they made it 2-0 when Adelakun celebrated his return to the starting line-up by forcing his shot past keeper Jordan Archer at the second attempt after a low ball into the box from Jordan Clarke.

The visitors made a double substitution at half-time, sending on striker Steve Morison and midfield man David Worrall.

They pressed forward strongly to try to get back into the game but could make little headway against a solid home defence.

It was the hosts who struck again to make it 3-0 in the 68th minute when Tom Hopper drove forward into the box and unselfishly squared a pass into the path of an unmarked Madden. The striker crashed a first-time shot low into the bottom corner for his second goal of the game - and eighth of the season.

Only a great reaction save prevented full-back Harry Toffolo adding a fourth as Scunthorpe ran out comfortable winners.

Overall playing record for December 17: Played 10, Won 5, Drawn 3, Lost 2, Scored 16, Conceded 9.