Scunthorpe United face Boreham Wood in key National League fixture

Scunthorpe United face Boreham Wood on Tuesday evening looking to build on a pair of victories that have lifted them to fifth in the National League standings. The 7:45pm kick-off at Glanford Park is a chance for Andy Butler's side to extend a positive run of form after a 2-0 win at Sutton United last Saturday.

Scunthorpe's recent form shows three wins from their last five outings, a sequence that includes a 3-1 victory over Solihull Moors and a 2-1 success against Nottingham Forest's under-21 side. Their last result saw Kian Hurst and Tobi Sellars-Fleming score in a comfortable away win.

Recent head-to-head history

Last season's meetings between these sides were closely contested. The first fixture ended 1-1, with Boreham Wood's Matt Rush scoring inside the opening minute before Callum Roberts equalised for Scunthorpe with 16 minutes remaining. The return match in January proved decisive for the Iron, who won 3-1 to end Boreham Wood's six-game unbeaten league run. Charlie O'Connell's own goal just before half-time gave Scunthorpe the lead, with Roberts adding a second on 39 minutes. Luke Norris sealed the win late on before Zain Westbrooke netted a consolation for the visitors in added time.

That January victory was a highlight in a campaign that saw Scunthorpe finish fifth with 82 points, securing a play-off place. They won an eliminator against Southend United thanks to a goal from Callum Roberts, who was the team's main attacking threat last term with 18 goals and eight assists. His summer transfer to Notts County has required others to step up, a challenge the squad has begun to meet.

Manager's impact and squad notes

Manager Andy Butler, headhunted by the club in the summer of 2024, was instrumental in that promotion push, which culminated in a 2-1 play-off final win over Chester. The former Walsall and Sheffield United defender, who had three previous spells at Glanford Park as a player, also has experience managing Doncaster Rovers' women's side and served as caretaker of their men's team.

One familiar face in the Scunthorpe squad is defender Will Evans, who joined the club in 2023 after a spell with Boreham Wood. The former Swindon Town youth product, who has also played for Newport County and Chesterfield, has made nearly 200 appearances for the Iron. His experience against his former club could be valuable.

Match details and context

Tuesday's match is segregated. Ticket prices are set at £22 for adults, with concessions at £17, juniors (12-17) at £11 and children under 12 admitted free. The club's current league position and recent results, including a 4-2 defeat at Carlisle and a 3-2 loss at Eastleigh, show the need for consistency at home. Fans can check the latest standings to see how the table shapes up.

With 77 goals scored and 62 conceded last season, Scunthorpe's attack has generally been potent, though defensive solidity will be key against a Boreham Wood side they have had success against. The team will be looking to use the momentum from their last two results as they prepare for this midweek fixture. The full squad list is available on our squad page for reference.

First reported at Boreham Wood Football Club