Scunthorpe United U18s 1-1 Grimsby Town U18s

Town travelled to local rivals Scunthorpe United in their penultimate game of the season at the weekend.

The Mariners fielded a slightly younger side, with Evan Khouri and Luis Adlard away on first-team duty at Oldham.

Town started the match well with some good spells of play, Bramwell shot from distance but only found the keeper, Scott produced similarly with a shot from range which was snapped up by the keeper.

Milner fired over after a good run also, but Scunthorpe had the ball in the back of the net – however it was ruled out for offside.

Town opened the scoring when Markham’s long-range shot was followed up by Tomlinson. But United responded immediately with a long-range shot of their own to make it 1-1 going into the break.

The second half Town started to get on top Essel looking more of a threat and linking up well with Stratton and Braithwaite. At the other end Sims, Grist and Jacobs looked solid.

Town created numerous half chances with a lot of the game played in the Scunthorpe half, but just lacking the final ball to create an opening. Scunthorpe were a threat from set-pieces with some good deliveries but the game ended in a draw.

Town’s final game of the season against Rotherham United is next up for Neil Woods’ charges.

Town

1. Jacobs
2. Markham
3. Zerboni
4. Bramwell
5. Grist
6. Sims
7. Milner
8. Braithwaite
9. Essel
10. Scott
11. Tomlinson

12. Stratton (2-46)
13. Dennis
14. Wilden
15. Hearn
16. Lloyd