Scunthorpe United is on the brink of collapse, with owner and chairman David Hilton confirming he is actively seeking a way out due to financial struggles. The club has been facing numerous issues, including unpaid bills, critical supporters being banned, and a host of outstanding debts, including a six-figure tax bill owed to His Majesty's Revenue and Customs. Scunthorpe's home games will be played at Gainsborough Trinity's stadium, 16 miles away, as the club's current home, Glanford Park, is no longer viable. The Football Association is investigating an offensive message purported to be from Hilton, which he denies sending. Players and staff are due to be paid on September 29, but Hilton's decision to withdraw funding has raised doubts over the club's ability to meet payroll. The club's board, assembled by Hilton, has been broken up, with Keith Waters, Ian Dawson, and Tahina Akther resigning. Scunthorpe's aim of promotion from the National League North is under threat, with the club's financial struggles likely to impact the playing squad. The visits of Buxton and Brackley Town will be Scunthorpe's last fixtures staged at Glanford Park. Gainsborough Trinity has invited doubt over the proposal to play Scunthorpe's home games at their stadium, stating that any requests would need to be done by due process. The club's future is uncertain, with no potential investors willing to save Scunthorpe. The club's statement says an outside company will work with creditors to try and ensure all are paid in a timely and professional manner. Scunthorpe's fans are facing hard times, with three relegations in five disastrous seasons, but the sense of despair can never have been more acute. The club's financial struggles are a result of strained finances, including outstanding bills, County Court Judgments, and money owed to former players, the EFL, and the taxman.