Grimsby Town secured a stunning victory over Manchester United in the Carabao Cup, winning 12-11 in an epic penalty shootout after the match ended 2-2.

What happened?

The League Two side took a 2-0 lead in the first half, with Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren scoring after Andre Onana's errors.

Bryan Mbeumo pulled one back for Man Utd before Harry Maguire equalized. The match went to penalties, where Grimsby emerged victorious.

Why it matters for Grimsby

This win is a significant upset for Grimsby, who are currently 7th in England League Two with 78 points from 46 games. Their recent form has been DLDWW. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 7th | | Points | 78 | | Recent Form | DLDWW |

What comes next?

Grimsby will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches. Their last result was a 2-2 draw against Salford City on May 15, 2026. With 74 goals scored and 50 conceded this season, Grimsby has a +24 goal difference. They are 9 points behind leaders Bromley in the title race. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | Goals Scored | 74 | | Goals Conceded | 50 | | Goal Difference | +24 | | Points Behind Leaders | 9 |

Grimsby's recent form has been 0W-3D-2L in their last 5 matches. They will look to improve on this record in their upcoming games.