Second pitch inspection

Last updated : 02 March 2004 By Luke Thornhill
Temperatures plummeted to -4 C last night and despite covers being left on the pitch overnight frost got through to the ground.

Local Premier League referee Neale Barry carried out the noon inspection, and the second inspection this evening will be carried out by match referee Scott Mathieson.

Iron manager Brian Laws will be forced into changes if the game goes ahead, and will hand debuts to loan signings Paul Groves and Darren Holloway.

The duo joined the club on Friday, and will make their delayed debuts tonight after Saturday's game at York (rearranged for March 9) was postponed.

Andy Butler and Matty Sparrow will both miss out through suspension.