Preview: Maidstone United (A)

It’s another lengthy away trip for a third time in a span of seven days for the Iron as we take on Maidstone United this Tuesday evening in the Vanarama National League.

TICKET NEWS

Click here for ticket details ahead of Tuesday, February 28th’s (7.45pm kick-off) clash away at Maidstone.

Tickets will also be available on matchday, with cash and card payments available on the turnstiles at no further price increase.

PRE-MATCH VIEWS

Jimmy Dean (click here to read | click here to watch on Iron Player).

Alfie Beestin (click here to read | click here to watch on Iron Player).

IRON TEAM NEWS

United report no fresh injury worries ahead of the game, however striker Danny Elliott returns to contention after missing Boreham Wood at the weekend through a part of the transfer agreement bringing him to the Iron.

Marcus Carver (groin) continues to miss out.

THE OPPOSITION

Maidstone come into the fixture without a league victory since November, where they clinched a 3-2 win on home soil against Maidenhead United.

The Mighty Stones took a 1-1 draw at home to in-form Gateshead on Saturday though, with Joshua Shonibare levelling up for Maidstone just after half time following George Fowler’s 18th minute own goal.

The side from Kent currently sit in 24th position, and ten points adrift of safety, having registered five wins and eight draws from 34 games this season.

The Isuzu FA Trophy has however brought success for Elokobi’s men so far. Victories against Worthing, Notts County (on penalties), and a convincing 4-0 against Eastleigh has teed up Maidstone for a quarter final tie against Barnet next month.

Former manager Hakan Hayrettin parted company with the club in early January leaving former club captain George Elokobi guiding the team on a caretaker basis.

For more information on our visitors, click here.

THE OFFICIALS

The referee will be Aji Ajibola, assisted by Steven Parmenter and Peter Wilson. The fourth official will be Billy Woods.

MATCHDAY DETAILS

Iron supporters attending the Gallagher Stadium on Tuesday evening will enter through turnstiles eight and nine, which will open at 6.15pm on the night.

Maidstone state that ‘Chip Hut’ will serve a range of hot food and drinks whilst the ‘Genco Bar’ will sell cold drinks.

Our opposition also state that parking within the stadium is reserved, whilst surrounding streets have parking restrictions meaning only residents with permits can park there.

The nearest car parks suggested by the host club are Invicta House Pay and Display (ME14 1XX), Maidstone East Station Pay and Display (ME14 1QN) and Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre (MX14 1PS), all of which are within a ten-minute walk of the stadium.

NATIONAL LEAGUE TV

The game against Maidstone will be available to stream both domestically and internationally, with the home side’s commentary set to be provided.

Domestic and international supporters can subscribe here to start streaming National Division matches, including prior full match replays which are hosted, and can be watched, on National League TV.

To help the Iron profit, you need to nominate 'Scunthorpe United' as your club in the sign-up process.

FULL RECORD

Our full record against Maidstone is as follows: 

SEASON/DATE	COMPETITION	RESULT	IRON SCORERS
2022-23 - Sat Nov 12	NAT LG	Iron 0-2 Maidstone
1991-92 - Sat Apr 4	DIV 4	Maidstone 0-1 Iron	Hamilton
1991-92 - Sat Sep 7	DIV 4	Iron 2-0 Maidstone	Hill, Daws
1990-91 - Sat Jan 26	DIV 4	Iron 2-2 Maidstone	Ward, Daws
1990-91 - Sat Sep 15	DIV 4	Maidstone 6-1 Iron	Lillis
1989-90 - Wed Mar 21	DIV 4	Maidstone 1-1 Iron	Flounders
1989-90 - Sat Oct 14	DIV 4	Iron 1-0 Maidstone	Lister

Our full record against Maidstone is as follows: 

	IRON WINS	DRAWS	MAIDSTONE WINS
LEAGUE	3	2	2
TOTAL	3	2	2