Scunthorpe almost made a dream start ... was blocked by Alex Purver and Thornton hacked clear when home skipper Michael Clunan headed into a crowded goalmouth, but the deadlock was broken on ...

Second half goals from trialist Dylan Mottley-Henry and Mani Dieseruvwe helped Hartlepool United make it five wins from six in pre-season on Tuesday evening, beating Scunthorpe United 2-1.