Preview: Maidstone United (H)

The Iron return to Glanford Park for the second of the two back-to-back home games this week with Maidstone United next up, following midweek defeat to Wrexham.

Scunthorpe United will pay tribute to fallen servicemen and women as part of our annual remembrance commemorationson Saturday.

The club are pleased to be able to welcome members of the armed forces, veterans and volunteers of the Royal British Legion to the match this weekend.

Volunteers will be conducting a bucket collection for the Poppy Appeal, so please give generously as always.

As a mark of respect, the Iron's team captain on the day will walk out with a wreath that he will lay on the centre spot.

The troops, the two teams, plus the match officials, will line up around the centre circle as an Ode of Remembrance from the poem 'For the Fallen' is played out over the PA system. This will be succeeded by the Last Post and the Rouse with a period of silence sandwiching the two pieces of music. Proceedings will be brought to a close by the referee following a further period of reflection.

TICKET & HOSPITALITY NEWS

Click here for ticket details ahead of Saturday, November 12th’s (3pm kick-off) clash against Maidstone United

Former Iron attacker Gary McSheffrey will be the special guest taking part in a Question-and-Answer session in the restaurant.

With us from 2014 to 2016, he made 91 appearances, scoring 19 times, and scoring some spectacular goals along the way.

You can find matchday hospitality ticketing/pricing details by clicking here.

PRE-MATCH VIEWS

Tony Daws (click here to read | click here to watch on Iron Player).

Alfie Beestin (click here to read | click here to watch on Iron Player).

IRON TEAM NEWS

Defenders Reagan Ogle and Kgosi Nthle (hamstring) will miss out on Saturday, with the latter pulling up against Wrexham mid-week. Tony Daws has confirmed Ntlhe could face four-to-six weeks out.

Aiden Marsh (fracture), Liam Feeney & Jordan Hallam (hamstrings) continue to miss out through their respectivelong-term injuries.

THE OPPOSITION

Maidstone were defeated 5-2 at the hands of Eastleigh away from home mid-week. The Kent-based side currently sit 23rd in the National League, registering three victories so far.

The Stones returned to the Vanarama National League this season following a three-season spell in the National League South after their relegation in 2019.

The side reached the English fifth-tier for the first time, as the incarnated club, in 2016 after winning the play-offs.

Their best National League finish to date was recorded the following season, finishing 12th in the 2016-17 season.

A successful 2021/22 season saw Maidstone United crowned champions of the National League South, racking up 27 victories from 40, edging the automatic spot by six points from eventual play-off winners Dorking Wanderers.

For more information on our visitors, click here.

THE OFFICIALS

The referee will be Steven Copeland, assisted by Alan Hull and Martin Chester. The fourth official will be Matthew Tyers.

MATCHDAY DETAILS

The ticket office and club shop open from 11am on the day, with the Iron Bar shortly following at 11:30am where Manchester City vs Brentford will be shown live.

The car park will open at midday, where a £1 saving can be made (before 11am on matchday) by purchasing your spot in advance here.

We welcome back familiar vendor Phat Pateez Grill, who will be selling a range of hot-food

Additionally, turnstiles are also open an hour-and-a-half before kick-off for fans wishing to enter the stadium.

FULL RECORD

Our full record against Maidstone is as follows: 

SEASON/DATE	COMPETITION	RESULT	IRON SCORERS
1991-92 - Sat Apr 4	DIV 4	Maidstone 0-1 Iron	Hamilton
1991-92 - Sat Sep 7	DIV 4	Iron 2-0 Maidstone	Hill, Daws
1990-91 - Sat Jan 26	DIV 4	Iron 2-2 Maidstone	Ward, Daws
1990-91 - Sat Sep 15	DIV 4	Maidstone 6-1 Iron	Lillis
1989-90 - Wed Mar 21	DIV 4	Maidstone 1-1 Iron	Flounders
1989-90 - Sat Oct 14	DIV 4	Iron 1-0 Maidstone	Lister

Our full record against Maidstone is as follows: 

	IRON WINS	DRAWS	MAIDSTONE WINS
LEAGUE	3	2	1
TOTAL	3	2	1