Scunthorpe United is gearing up for an exciting pre-season friendly against Spalding United on Saturday, July 18th, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 3 PM. This match will see the Iron face their former manager Jimmy Dean's Spalding side, who recently celebrated a promotion-winning campaign. The encounter marks the fifth meeting between these two Lincolnshire clubs, with previous matches occurring in the Lincolnshire Cup. The last scheduled meeting was on February 4, 2025, but Spalding had to withdraw from that competition, allowing Scunthorpe to advance to the final. Fans can purchase tickets in advance to witness this thrilling match-up. Scunthorpe's pre-season fixtures also include games against Brigg Town on July 7 and App Frod on July 11, followed by a match against North Ferriby on July 28. This pre-season is crucial for the Iron as they prepare for the upcoming season in the National League.