Scunthorpe HubScunthorpe United's Jonathan Gjoshe is recovering after a train knife attack. The 22-year-old defender underwent successful surgery.
What happened?
Gjoshe was among 11 people injured in the horror attack on a train from Doncaster to London King’s Cross. He was rushed to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.
Injury and recovery
The club confirmed that Gjoshe sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is now at home resting. He is expected to make a full recovery.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 5th in England National League |
| Points | 82 |
| Recent form | LDWLD |
Reaction from the club
Scunthorpe boss Andy Butler described the incident as "an awful thing to happen". The club will back Gjoshe every step of the way in terms of recovery.
Fundraising efforts
A fan website set up a fundraiser for Gjoshe, which has gathered £3,500. The donations will go towards any adjustments that need to be made in the form of care, transport costs, and loss of earnings while Gjoshe recovers from his injuries.
Scunthorpe United is currently 5th in the England National League with 82 points from 46 games. Their last result was a 2-1 loss to Rochdale on 2026-05-03.
