Scunthorpe V Hartlepool -

The Monkey Hangers arrive at Glanford Park in the midst of a great run of form seeing off Mansfield, Exeter, Plymouth and Wimbledon in recent weeks.

Hartlepool boss Colin Cooper is expecting a tough game and looking forward to going head to head with former team mate Brian Laws in the away dugout.

“I’ve been listening, reading and watching, and I think Lawsy has got his team playing really well.

“All of Brian’s team have tried to play decent football and they’re not giving too many goals away so that’s also a credit to the way he has them organised so we’ll have to be ready for a tough game.

“I’ve always enjoyed the atmosphere at Scunthorpe whenever I’ve played there or coached there so I’m looking forward to a hard game between two teams high on confidence.”

Team news

Scunthorpe striker Chris Iwelumo is hoping to shake off the effects of illness in time to be included in the squad.

Iwelumo has missed the last two games, so manager Brian Laws, who has no new injury or suspension concerns, could start again with on-loan Jimmy Spencer and Sam Winnall up front.

Midfielder Sean McAllister (ankle) played the full 90 minutes on Tuesday night and although he looked to be limping after the 1-0 win at Fleetwood, Iron boss Brian Laws said he would be OK for the visit of the in form 'Pools.

Young winger Hakeeb Adelakun is likely to have to settle for a place on the bench.

Elsewhere, skipper Michael Collins is a fortnight away from a return to action after being sidelined since August with knee ligament damage, while defender Eddie Nolan (hamstring) and winger Andy Welsh (knee) are still out.

Hartlepool boss Colin Cooper is expected to name an unchanged starting line-up as his side chase a sixth straight win.

Cooper has no new injury or suspension worries but will still be without winger Jack Compton, who sits out the second game of a three-match ban following his recent dismissal against Plymouth.

Midfield trio Antony Sweeney, Jordan Richards and Brad Walker, plus defender Sam Collins are among those pushing for recalls and veteran striker Steve Howard will hope to be involved.

Source: PA