Grimsby vs Man United 2025-26 English Carabao Cup, Second Round
FT - Penalties
2 - 2
Grimsby Town advance 12-11 on penalties
2 - 2
Grimsby Town advance 12-11 on penalties
Man United suffer historic upset to 4th-tier Grimsby in Carabao Cup
Manchester United suffered a stunning upset to fourth-tier Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup second round after a remarkable 12-11 win on penalties.
Match Commentary
- 0': First Half begins.
- 22': Goal! Grimsby Town 1, Manchester United 0. Charles Vernam (Grimsby Town) right footed shot from the left side of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Darragh Burns.
- 30': Goal! Grimsby Town 2, Manchester United 0. Tyrell Warren (Grimsby Town) right footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Charles Vernam with a cross following a corner.
- 36': Tyler Fredricson (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Grimsby Town 2, Manchester United 0.
- 45': Substitution, Manchester United. Matthijs de Ligt replaces Manuel Ugarte.
- 45': Substitution, Manchester United. Bruno Fernandes replaces Tyler Fredricson.
- 45': Substitution, Manchester United. Bryan Mbeumo replaces Patrick Dorgu.
- 45': Second Half begins Grimsby Town 2, Manchester United 0.
- 64': Substitution, Grimsby Town. Henry Brown replaces Charles Vernam.
- 64': Substitution, Grimsby Town. Géza Turi replaces Kieran Green.
- 64': Substitution, Manchester United. Mason Mount replaces Ayden Heaven.
- 73': Substitution, Grimsby Town. Jaze Kabia replaces Cameron Gardner.
- 73': Substitution, Grimsby Town. Clarke Oduor replaces George McEachran.
- 75': Goal! Grimsby Town 2, Manchester United 1. Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Kobbie Mainoo following a fast break.
- 79': Substitution, Grimsby Town. Reece Staunton replaces Harvey Rodgers because of an injury.
- 82': Substitution, Manchester United. Joshua Zirkzee replaces Amad Diallo.
- 87': Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United) is shown the yellow card.
- 87': Evan Khouri (Grimsby Town) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 88': Cameron McJannet (Grimsby Town) is shown the yellow card.
- 89': Goal! Grimsby Town 2, Manchester United 2. Harry Maguire (Manchester United) header from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Mason Mount with a cross following a corner.
- 90': Penalty Shootout begins Grimsby Town 2, Manchester United 2.
- 109': Penalty Shootout ends, Grimsby Town 2(12), Manchester United 2(11).
Game Information
Competition: English Carabao Cup
Venue: Blundell Park
Location: Grimsby, England
Attendance: 8,647
Venue: Blundell Park
Location: Grimsby, England
Attendance: 8,647
Statistics
 MAN |
GRI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 5 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 2 | Saves | 7 |
| 70.3 | Possession | 29.7 |
| 28 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 9 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 457 | Accurate Passes | 145 |
| 523 | Passes | 215 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 11 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 29 | Crosses | 18 |
| 0.4 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 41 | Long Balls | 53 |
| 22 | Accurate Long Balls | 26 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 13 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 5 | Effective Tackles | 15 |
| 9 | Tackles | 19 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 7 | Interceptions | 7 |
| 29 | Effective Clearances | 47 |
| 29 | Clearances | 47 |
Grimsby Town (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Christy Pym (GK) |
| 17 | Cameron Mcjannett  |
| 21 | Tyrell Warren |
| 20 | George McEachran |
| 3 | Jayden Sweeney |
| 5 | Harvey Rodgers |
| 8 | Evan Khouri |
| 4 | Kieran Green |
| 30 | Charles Vernam |
| 18 | Darragh Burns |
| 22 | Cameron Gardner |
Manchester United (3-4-2-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | André Onana (GK) |
| 5 | Harry Maguire |
| 26 | Ayden Heaven |
| 33 | Tyler Fredricson |
| 25 | Manuel Ugarte |
| 37 | Kobbie Mainoo |
| 13 | Patrick Dorgu |
| 2 | Diogo Dalot |
| 30 | Benjamin Sesko |
| 10 | Matheus Cunha |
| 16 | Amad |
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