Scunthorpe United is set to take on local rivals App Frod in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, July 11th, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 3 PM. This match marks an important step in Scunthorpe's preparations for the upcoming season as they look to build momentum. App Frod, having recently been promoted to NCEL Division One, will be eager to showcase their progress following a promising 2025-26 season. The two teams previously met in a pre-season friendly in 2023, where Scunthorpe sent their academy side, resulting in a narrow 1-0 defeat. In last year's encounter, Scunthorpe's first team faced a tough challenge, ultimately losing 3-2 after leading at halftime. Fans can look forward to an exciting match as both teams aim to fine-tune their squads ahead of the new campaign. Ticket prices for the match will be announced by App Frod in due course. Scunthorpe's pre-season schedule also includes fixtures against Brigg Town on July 7th and North Ferriby on July 28th, providing ample opportunity for the team to prepare for the season ahead.