The 2017–18 season is

Scunthorpe United Scunthorpe United Football Club is a professional association football club based in the town of Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England. The side currently competes in the National League, the fifth tier of the English football league system. The tea ...

's 119th season in their existence and their fourth consecutive season in

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. Along with competing in League One, the club will also participate in the

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and

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. The season covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.

Squad

Statistics

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Goals record

Disciplinary Record

Competitions

Friendlies

As of 26 June 2017, Scunthorpe United have announced six pre-season friendlies against

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, Austria Salzburg. and SK Strobl.

League One

League table

Result summary

Results by matchday

Matches

League One Play-Offs

FA Cup

On 16 October 2017, Scunthorpe United were drawn away to

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in the first round. A 0–0 draw meant a replay would be played at

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EFL Cup

On 16 June 2017, Scunthorpe United were drawn at home to

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in the first round. An away trip to

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was drawn out for the second round.

EFL Trophy

On 12 July 2017, Scunthorpe were drawn against

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and Sunderland U23s in Northern Group H. After winning the group, Scunthorpe were handed a home tie against Leicester City U21s in the second round.