Manchester United’s alumni squad is dusting off their boots for another charity run this August. This time, the Legends side is heading to Scunthorpe United’s Attis Arena for a preseason friendly on Sunday, August 2nd.
The match is part of Scunthorpe’s Iron Aid event, a fundraising initiative that raised serious money for local charities back in 2024 during the club’s 125th anniversary. Organizers are billing it as an afternoon of nostalgia and football, with proceeds going to community causes in Scunthorpe and the surrounding area.
United’s Legends team has been active for years, playing exhibition matches to support various charities. Their most recent outing was in late March against a Southampton legends side, where they won 5-3. Louis Saha and Antonio Valencia were among the goal scorers that day.
But the gold standard for these events remains the 2019 Treble reunion match, when United legends thumped Bayern Munich 5-0 at Old Trafford. David Beckham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer both suited up for that one, and the atmosphere was electric. In 2017, a similar squad played out a 2-2 draw with a Barcelona legends team in front of a packed house at the same stadium.
What’s on the line for Scunthorpe?
Scunthorpe United is currently in the National League North, six divisions below the Premier League. Iron Aid is their attempt to keep community engagement high and bring in some extra funding for local programs. The 2024 edition was a success by all accounts, so bringing it back with a bigger name opponent makes sense.
No player names have been confirmed yet for either side. Scunthorpe’s in-house media says the full rosters will be announced closer to match day. There’s no official word on which United legends are available, but based on past events, expect a mix of names from the Fergie era and more recent retirees.
Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. local time on August 2nd. More details about the broader event — think fan zones, meet-and-greets, that kind of thing — are supposed to drop in the coming weeks.
If you’re a United fan who missed out on the Treble reunion or just wants to see some old favorites jog around for a good cause, this might be worth a trip to Scunthorpe.
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