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Sparrow ban leads to Iron changes

Fri 14 Dec, 12:00 PM


Midfielder Matt Sparrow's suspension will force the only change to manager Nigel Adkins' starting line-up as Scunthorpe travel to Ipswich.Sparrow serves his one-match ban after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against QPR last weekend and he joins on-loan Charlton defender Kelly Youga on the sidelines.

Youga serves the second of his four-game ban following his dismissal for a dangerous tackle on Blackpool's Stephen Crainey while Cleveland Taylor remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, leaving Adkins mulling over his selection possibilities.

Dave Mulligan is likely to come in to fill the void at left-back with Chelsea loanee Jack Cork moving from right-back into his more favoured midfield position.

The Iron have won just one of their last 13 matches but face a tough task against the Tractor Boys, who are unbeaten in 14 home games - 13 of which have been wins.

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