Hornchurch beats Scunthorpe as Inniss scores in second half
LONDON (Interstat) — Ryan Inniss scored in the 70th minute and Hornchurch made the goal stand in a 1-0 National League win over Scunthorpe on Saturday at Hornchurch Stadium. Inniss, a defender, played the full 90 minutes. Hornchurch improved to 5-4-0 in the competition and across all competitions. Scunthorpe dropped to 2-6-1 in the competition and across all competitions. Scunthorpe had two yellow cards: Stanley Ashbee in the 61st minute and Jacob Butterfield in the 82nd. Hornchurch protected its narrow lead after Inniss broke through. Scunthorpe pressed late but could not find an equalizer. The home side’s defense preserved the clean sheet. The visitors entered after a loss to Boreham and next hosts Hartlepool on Saturday, Sept. 26. Hornchurch entered after losses to Worthing and Halifax and next travels to Altrincham on Saturday, Sept. 26. The match was played Sept. 19, 2026, at Hornchurch Stadium in London. Scunthorpe remained without a win in its last two league matches.