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Scunthorpe United have re-signed midfielder Jacob Butterfield on a player-coach deal. The 36-year-old returns to the Iron after turning down a new contract with National League rivals Gateshead.
What happened?
Butterfield scored 12 goals in 89 games for Scunthorpe between 2022 and 2024 before leaving for the Heed.
Why it matters for Scunthorpe
The Glanford Park side have not disclosed the length of deal the former Barnsley, Huddersfield Town and Derby County man has signed. As of 01 Jul 2026, Scunthorpe stands 5th in the National League with 82 points from 46 games, having scored 77 goals and conceded 62.
Current context
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 5th |
| Points | 82 |
| Recent form | LDWLD |
| Goals scored | 77 |
| Goals conceded | 62 |
The signing of Butterfield comes after Scunthorpe's last result, a 2-1 loss to Rochdale on 2026-05-03. With 26 points behind leaders York, Scunthorpe looks to strengthen their squad for the remaining games.
