Richie Bennett's loan to Southport extended

Iron forward Richie Bennett had his loan with fellow Vanarama National League North side Southport extended until the end of the season.

The 32-year-old joined the Sandgrounders back in November on an initial three-month loan spell, which would have otherwise come to an end on Wednesday. The loan until the end of the campaign now holds a 24-hour recall in United's favour.

Bennett joined Scunthorpe in March last season and went on to make eight starts, scoring one goal in the 2-0 home win over Altrincham last season and returned to the club at the start of September, making three appearances.

He did make a further appearance, and scored, against Buxton, but the game was expunged following its abandonement.

Since joining the Sandgrounders, he's netted four goals in all competitions for the side.

We wish Richie all the best for his continued spell away from the Attis Arena.