Head2Head and Early Team News- Scunthorpe United (a)

Last updated : 13 October 2005 By Millersmad Staff
Rotherham will also be hoping that Gregor Robertson and Colin Murdock return from the international scene unscathed whilst injury victims Scott Minto, Phil Gilchrist and Andy Monkhouse were all boosted by a midweek run in the reserves but only Gilchrist is set to be in the reckoning for a first team spot.
In Contention

Lee Williamson is definitely out as he was re-admitted to hospital during the week after further problems with his breathing following a broken nose at Nottingham Forest a few weeks back. After an encouraging display at Brentford, on loan midfielder Grant Leadbitter will be pushing for a start and will be boosted by a stunning goal for England Under 20's last weekend.

Mick Harford will have to decide whether to bring Barry Conlon straight in to the team, probably in place of Martin Butler or to start him on the bench.

Scunthorpe boss Brian Laws will be boosted by the return of two players, skipper Andy Crosby and midfielder Richie Ryan aer available after a groin strain and suspension respectively.

Talking to the press association Laws said,

Conlon - Debut?
"We had a young side out at Tranmere. That performance shows that when we get a first-choice back four fit, we'll be a strong unit, while in the previous few games we've struggled due to injuries to our key defenders.

"But for Rotherham we're likely to be near full-strength with Ryan and Crosby back, although I don't like to make too many changes to a winning side if I don't have to."

Meanwhile the Millers will do well to keep former blunt Billy Sharp quiet, he has scored 8 goals in 12 games since his transfer from Bramall lane.

League One
Scunthorpe United v Rotherham United
15 October 2005 Ko 3pm - Glanford Park
At Scunthorpe U. (22)At Rotherham U. (20)
ResultsTotal%ResultsTotal%
Scunthorpe U.1359.09Rotherham U.1260.00
Rotherham U.313.64Scunthorpe U.210.00
Draws627.27Draws630.00
GoalsTotalAv.pgGoalsTotalAv.pg
Scunthorpe U.452.05Rotherham U.492.45
Rotherham U.281.27Scunthorpe U.231.15
On Neutral Ground (0)Overall (42 matches)
ResultsTotal%ResultsTotal%
Scunthorpe U.00.00Scunthorpe U.1535.71
Rotherham U.00.00Rotherham U.1535.71
Draws00.00Draws1228.57
GoalsTotalAv.pgGoalsTotalAv.pg
Scunthorpe U.00.00Scunthorpe U.681.62
Rotherham U.00.00Rotherham U.771.83
Records
Highest Aggregate9Rotherham U. 5 - 4Scunthorpe U.1929/1930
Highest Scunthorpe score:5Scunthorpe U. 5 - 2Rotherham U.1961/1962
Highest Rotherham U. score:5Rotherham U. 5 - 0Scunthorpe U.1995/1996
SeasonDateHomeScoreAwayCompetition
2001/2002Mon 20 AugScunthorpe U.0 - 2Rotherham U.League Cup
1998/1999Sat 27 MarRotherham U.0 - 0Scunthorpe U.League Division Three
Sat 24 OctScunthorpe U.4 - 3Rotherham U.League Division Three
1997/1998Sat 21 MarScunthorpe U.1 - 1Rotherham U.League Division Three
Tue 18 NovRotherham U.1 - 3Scunthorpe U.League Division Three
1996/1997Sat 16 NovScunthorpe U.4 - 1Rotherham U.F.A. Cup
1995/1996Tue 22 AugRotherham U.5 - 0Scunthorpe U.League Cup
after extra time, 90 minutes 3-0, Rotherham United won 6-4 on aggregate
Tue 15 AugScunthorpe U.4 - 1Rotherham U.League Cup
1991/1992Sat 21 MarRotherham U.5 - 0Scunthorpe U.Fourth Division
Tue 26 NovRotherham U.3 - 3Scunthorpe U.F.A. Cup
after extra time, 90 minutes ?-?, Rotherham United won 7-6 on penalties
Sat 16 NovScunthorpe U.1 - 1Rotherham U.F.A. Cup
Sat 09 NovScunthorpe U.1 - 0Rotherham U.Fourth Division
1988/1989Mon 01 MayScunthorpe U.0 - 0Rotherham U.Fourth Division
Tue 08 NovRotherham U.3 - 3Scunthorpe U.Fourth Division
1983/1984Tue 15 MayRotherham U.3 - 0Scunthorpe U.Third Division
Sat 15 OctScunthorpe U.1 - 2Rotherham U.Third Division
1974/1975Sat 05 AprRotherham U.3 - 2Scunthorpe U.Fourth Division
Sat 26 OctScunthorpe U.0 - 3Rotherham U.Fourth Division
1973/1974Tue 16 AprScunthorpe U.3 - 0Rotherham U.Fourth Division
Mon 15 AprRotherham U.1 - 1Scunthorpe U.Fourth Division
1972/1973Sat 24 MarScunthorpe U.2 - 1Rotherham U.Third Division
Sat 28 OctRotherham U.2 - 1Scunthorpe U.Third Division
1968/1969Tue 13 AugScunthorpe U.2 - 1Rotherham U.League Cup
1963/1964Sat 08 FebScunthorpe U.4 - 3Rotherham U.Second Division
Sat 28 SepRotherham U.2 - 1Scunthorpe U.Second Division
1962/1963Fri 17 MayRotherham U.1 - 0Scunthorpe U.Second Division
Sat 08 SepScunthorpe U.1 - 0Rotherham U.Second Division
1961/1962Fri 02 FebRotherham U.0 - 1Scunthorpe U.Second Division
Fri 15 SepScunthorpe U.5 - 2Rotherham U.Second Division
1960/1961Sat 11 FebRotherham U.4 - 0Scunthorpe U.Second Division
Sat 24 SepScunthorpe U.1 - 1Rotherham U.Second Division
1959/1960Sat 16 JanScunthorpe U.2 - 1Rotherham U.Second Division
Sat 05 SepRotherham U.1 - 1Scunthorpe U.Second Division
1958/1959Sat 07 FebRotherham U.1 - 0Scunthorpe U.Second Division
Sat 20 SepScunthorpe U.2 - 0Rotherham U.Second Division
1955/1956Thu 12 JanScunthorpe U.4 - 2Rotherham U.F.A. Cup
Sat 07 JanRotherham U.1 - 1Scunthorpe U.F.A. Cup
1950/1951Sat 30 DecRotherham U.4 - 1Scunthorpe U.Third Division (North)
Sat 02 SepScunthorpe U.0 - 0Rotherham U.Third Division (North)
1946/1947Sat 14 DecRotherham U.4 - 1Scunthorpe U.F.A. Cup
1929/1930Thu 19 DecRotherham U.5 - 4Scunthorpe U.F.A. Cup
Sat 14 DecScunthorpe U.3 - 3Rotherham U.F.A. Cup