United to travel to face Alfreton Town as part of pre-season schedule

Scunthorpe United will travel to face Alfreton Town on Tuesday, July 15th (7.30pm kick-off) as part of their pre-season preparations.

Billy Heath's side has proved to be stern opposition for the Iron over the past two seasons in the Vanarama National League North, with a direct approach which has tested United's resolve in a quartet of recent fixtures.

The most recent meeting came at the Impact Arena in March when Carlton Ubaezuonu and Kian Scales both netted in a memorable and pivotal 2-0 away win, while the reverse fixture at the Attis Arena was a stale and uneventful goalless draw.

Back in 2023-24, the draw came in Derbyshire when Scales was dismissed after four minutes, giving the Iron a mammoth task, but Scunthorpe twice led through Danny Whitehall and Danny Elliott, but were pegged back on both occasions.

In contrast, the encounter on home soil ended in a 1-0 win, with Will Evans netting a last minute winner.

Prior to that match, the two sides met in the FA Cup in November 2008, which resulted in a 4-0 win for Scunthorpe; Ben May, Gary Hooper (two) and Sam Togwell scoring on the day.

Tickets for the encounter can be purchased by clicking here. Please ensure you buy tickets labelled "away fans". For away supporters, entry to the ground is via the Alma Street entrance.