Former Iron players born on this day: Deniol Graham (1969), Taron Hare (1996). |
Leyton Orient came from behind to draw 2-2 with Scunthorpe On This Day in 2008.
United went ahead when Izzy Iriekpen swept in after Orient failed to clear Grant McCann's corner and Paul Hayes headed a second for the visitors.
Joe Murphy was sent off for a foul on JJ Melligan in the penalty area and although Boyd's penalty was saved he scored the rebound.
And skipper Purches earned a point with a cool finish after 68 minutes.
In 2016, Oliver Lancashire netted an own goal early on in a 2-0 Checkatrade Trophy victory over Shrewsbury Town.
Jonathon Margetts would head home the Iron's second in the second half on his debut to seal the victory.
Overall playing record for October 4: Played 14, Won 2, Drawn 4, Lost 8, Scored 13, Conceded 21.
YEAR | COMPETITION | RESULT | IRON SCORERS |
2016 | FLT Gp | Iron 2-0 Shrewsbury | Lancashire (og), Margetts |
2014 | LG 1 | Iron 1-2 Doncaster | Fallon |
2011 | FLT R2 | Iron 0-1 Oldham | |
2008 | LG 1 | Orient 2-2 Iron | Iriekpen, Hayes |
2003 | DIV 3 | Rochdale 2-0 Iron | |
1997 | DIV 3 | Rochdale 2-0 Iron | |
1980 | DIV 4 | Bournemouth 2-2 Iron | Lambert, O'Berg |
1977 | DIV 4 | Newport 3-1 Iron | Farrell |
1975 | DIV 4 | Iron 2-1 Reading | Keeley, Collier |
1969 | DIV 4 | Iron 1-2 Chesterfield | Cassidy |
1968 | DIV 4 | Iron 0-1 Halifax | |
1965 | DIV 3 | QPR 1-0 Iron | |
1958 | DIV 2 | Fulham 1-1 Iron | Bentley (og) |
1952 | DIV 3N | Hartlepool 1-1 Iron | Daley |