Scunthorpe United will today assess the groin injury that forced defender Paul Reid off the field during Saturday's defeat at AFC Bournemouth.

The former Barnsley and Colchester United centre-back was replaced by Michael Nelson in the 59th minute after suffering the problem just after the break.

"We don't know how he is and whether he's going to be okay," said Knill of the 29-year-old.

"All we know is he felt his groin second half."

The Iron are at AFC Wimbledon in the first round of the FA Cup on Saturday and Knill is hopeful Andy Barcham will be back in the starting line-up.

He believes his side missed the winger's pace and drive at Dean Court, where he was absent as a result of a calf injury picked up during the previous weekend's 4-2 triumph against Tranmere Rovers.

"It was touch and go at Bournemouth, we just erred on the side of caution," added the Iron boss.

"He took a knock on his calf last week and we deemed him not fit enough to play.

"I think it's pretty obvious we miss him. We miss his pace and he takes us forward.

"We're hopeful he's going to be fit for Saturday."