The Iron had to come from behind to claim all three points at Edgar Street, with goals from Sam Togwell and Gary Hooper securing the victory.
It was United's sixth consecutive win in all competitions - fifth in the league - and moved them upto second in the League One table.
Adkins hails Woolford impact
"We're working very hard, showing great endeavor and being the best we can," said Adkins.
"We'll just keep working hard and trying to play fot the right way. I thought Woolford was exceptional, every time he got the ball he looked like he would take the lads to the cleaners. He's a special player.
"We could have scored a hatful of goals but it just didn't happen. Hopefully we'll get a full crowd against yeovil last week and give them something to cheer about."
"We could have scored a hatful of goals but it just didn't happen. Hopefully we'll get a full crowd against yeovil last week and give them something to cheer about."