Scunthorpe's merger with local side 'North Lindsey United' led to a name change to 'Scunthorpe & Lindsey United' in 1910, with the new club's admission to the Midland League two years later ensuring that the Old Showground hosted semi-professional football for the first time.
The merger of Scunthorpe and North Lindsey United in 1910 led to a name change to Scunthorpe & Lindsey United, which was followed by their admission to the Midland League two years later, marking the beginning of semi-professional football at the Old Showground.