Scunthorpe have signed attacker Kyle Hurst on a permanent deal after he left League One club Doncaster Rovers. The 24-year-old joined the Iron on loan in January and made five National League appearances before suffering an injury.

What happened?

Hurst scored 16 goals in 108 games in all competitions during a four-year spell at Doncaster, where his contract expired this summer.

Why it matters for Scunthorpe

He also spent six months on loan at Gateshead in the first half of the 2025-26 campaign, scoring four goals in 31 appearances. As of 27 Jun 2026, Scunthorpe stands 5th in the National League, with 82 points from 46 games, and a recent form of LDWLD.

What comes next?

The recent signing of Kyle Hurst is expected to bolster Scunthorpe's squad for the upcoming season. Their last result was a 2-1 loss to Rochdale on 2026-05-03. The team's current standing and recent form are as follows: | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 5th in National League | | Points | 82 | | Recent form | LDWLD | | Goals this season | 77 scored, 62 conceded | | Title race | 26 points behind leaders York | With the addition of Hurst, Scunthorpe hopes to improve their performance and close the gap with the leaders.