The Iron made four changes from the side that lost at Watford heading into their home clash with Leicester City.

Joe Murphy returned from suspension and came in for Josh Lillis between the sticks, while Michael O'Connor and Grant McCann returned to the midfield in place of Matt Sparrow and Martyn Woolford.

Marcus Williams replaced George Friend at left-back, meanwhile. Cliff Byrne, David Mirfin, Rob Jones and Williams formed the full defence, with the midfield consisting of O'Connor, Sam Togwell, Josh Wright and McCann. Paul Hayes partnered Gary Hooper up front.

Lillis, Andrew Wright, Garry Thompson, Jonathan Forte, Woolford, Niall Canavan and Friend were the substitutes.

Scunthorpe United: Joe Murphy, Marcus Williams, Sam Togwell, Cliff Byrne, Grant McCann, Paul Hayes, Gary Hooper, Rob Jones (c), David Mirfin, Michael O'Connor, Josh Wright. Subs: Josh Lillis, Andrew Wright. Garry Thompson, Jonathan Forte, Martyn Woolford, Niall Canavan, George Friend.

Leicester City: Chris Weale, Robbie Nielson, Wayne Brown (c), Andy King, Matty Fryatt, Bruno Berner, Martyn Waghorn, Richie Wellens, Yann Kermorgant, Paul Gallagher, Jack Hobbs. Subs: Ryan McGivern, Michael Morrison, Matt Oakley, Steve Howard, Lloyd Dyer, Conrad Logan, Dany N'Guessen.

Referee: Mr. R. Shoebridge.