Grimsby Town lost 1-3 to Blackpool in the first round of the 2026/27 League Cup on Saturday 8 August 2026.
The match took place at Blundell Park in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, with kick-off at 16:00. Neil Hair refereed the contest, which saw Blackpool secure victory through goals from their attacking players.
What was the final score and key moments?
Blackpool won the match 3-1, with the visitors taking control after an early Grimsby effort. The home side managed a consolation goal but could not overturn the deficit. Full-time confirmed Blackpool as the winners, advancing them to the next round.
Who played for Grimsby in the starting XI?
Grimsby Town lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation under manager D. Artell: C. Pym in goal, with J. Sweeney, C. McJannet, M. Kacurri and H. Rodgers forming the back five. G. Turi played in midfield, supported by C. Vernam, J. Walker, K. Green and J. Amaluzor, while A. Cook led the line as the lone striker.
How did Blackpool set up tactically?
Blackpool, managed by I. Evatt, used a 4-3-1-2 system: B. Peacock-Farrell in goal, backed by I. Niskanen, Z. Ashworth, O. Casey and J. Williams. H. Coulson, J. Brown and J. Bowler operated in midfield, with K. Anderson in the number ten role, supporting N. Ennis and C. Hamilton up front.
Where can fans find more details on the squads?
For full player statistics and historical data, visit our squad page to see how these players have performed this season. The match officials and lineups were sourced directly from Foot Mercato’s live coverage of the fixture.
Grimsby Town’s next fixture is a League Two match against Accrington Stanley on 13 August 2026.
