Iron to host Middlesbrough Under-21s in the quarter-final of the National League Cup

Scunthorpe United has been drawn to face Middlesbrough Under-21s in the quarter-final of the National League Cup, with the tie taking place on Tuesday, January 19th, 2026 (7pm kick-off).

With eight sides progressing from the group stages, two from each of the four groups, the Iron will take on the Boro for a place in the last four.

The two teams met in last season's group stages of the competition, with the Iron edging out a 3-2 victory. With Dec Howe opening the scoring in the first half in the match which took place in October 2025, Ty Sellars-Fleming would double the advantage in the second half. Bro would respond with two goals of their own to draw level, before Mark Beck notched the winner.

As soon as we have ticketing information, we will confirm.

QUARTER-FINAL DRAW IN FULL

Boreham Wood v Ipswich Town U21
FC Halifax Town v West Ham United U21
Scunthorpe United v Middlesbrough U21
Truro City v Woking