National League North

Scunthorpe United 2-0 Spennymoor Town: Optimism abounds as Iron close in

On a day in which ‘cautious optimism’ was reported to be the feeling around the future of the town’s steelworks, the same applies to Scunthorpe United’s National League North promotion hopes.

by
The Non-League Football Paper Team
13 April 2025

CLINCHER: Carlton Ubaezuonu is congratulated by Josh Morris after his goal PICTURE: Luke Broughton

By Chris Sumpter

SCUNTHORPE U 2
Kelly 18, Ubaezuonu 89

SPENNYMOOR T 0

On a day in which ‘cautious optimism’ was reported to be the feeling around the future of the town’s steelworks, the same applies to Scunthorpe United’s National League North promotion hopes.
Goals in each half from Michael Kelly and Carlton Ubaezuonu ensured the Iron did their bit at home to Spennymoor Town.
But with title rivals Kidderminster Harriers and Brackley Town also victorious, the race to claim the sole automatic promotion place continues to look like it will go to the wire.
Iron boss Andy Butler gave his v...

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