His first league goals came two weeks later as he again scored twice, this time in a 4–0 away win against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. His three other goals in his first season with Scunthorpe came in wins against Preston, Burnley and Nottingham Forest. Scunthorpe were relegated at the end of the season, finishing bottom of the Championship.
He scored his initial league objectives two weeks after that, scoring twice again in a 4–0 away triumph against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. His other three goals in his first season with Scunthorpe came in wins over Preston, Burnley and Nottingham Forest. This marked the beginning of a difficult end to the season for Scunthorpe, as they were relegated from the Championship.