Chelsea Loanee Ugbo Opens His Goalscoring Account For Scunthorpe United

Published: September 15, 2018

Nigerian striker Ike Ugbo helped Scunthorpe United to beat AFC Wimbledon on game week eight in the EFL League One on Saturday afternoon at the Cherry Red Records Fans' Stadium.

The Chelsea loanee started and was in action for 76 minutes before he was substituted, while Funso Ojo and Adedeji Oshilaja put in a full shift for Scunthorpe United and AFC Wimbledon respectively.

It was 2-0 in favour of the visitors at the interval thanks to a brace from Josh Morri, Liam Trotter pulled a goal back three minutes after the restart before Ugbo restored the two-goal cushion with his first goal for Scunthorpe United in the 52nd minute.

The Chelsea Academy product sidefooted the ball into the back of the net after a brilliant cross from Ryan Colclough.

Ugbo made his 38th career appearance today since turning professional and spent last season on loan at Barnsley FC and Milton Keynes Dons.

The 19-year-old, who is on loan at The Iron until January 2019, has represented England at U17 and U20 level.

Igho Kingsley

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