Here's what our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling made of the Pools players on another disappointing afternoon at Victoria Park as they were beaten by one of their direct rivals for a place in the National League play-offs.
1. George Evans: 6
One slightly unorthodox moment in the first half when he headed the ball into a dangerous position but was generally alert and came off his line quickly to snuff out threats on a couple of occasions. Made a handful of regulation saves, turning Danny Whitehall's looping header over the bar before getting down well to hold Tyrell Sellars-Fleming's low strike. Was powerless to prevent either of the goals. Photo: Frank Reid
2. Jay Benn: 6
Had his work cut out against the lively Tyrell Sellars-Fleming but more or less held his own and got forward well on a couple of occasions, fashioning an early chance for Alex Reid at the near post. Photo: Frank Reid
3. Maxim Kouogun: 8
Was pretty much faultless against his former side and totally dominated Scunthorpe talisman Danny Whitehall, who has already scored eight goals this season. Might be a little harsh, but could be frustrated he backed off Callum Roberts too much in the lead up to his second goal, even if he didn't have much time to react following an error by Tom Parkes. Photo: Frank Reid
4. Tom Parkes: 6
Was having an excellent game prior to his error that led to Scunthorpe's second goal as his sweeping pass out of defence went straight to the feet of Callum Roberts. Even then, Roberts had plenty to do but Pools gave him too much time and space to allow him to drive forward before blasting a long-range effort into the bottom corner. Looked tired after that and could probably use a rest, although Pools are still a little bit short at centre-half while Reiss McNally remains sidelined. Photo: Frank Reid