Grimsby Town secured a deserved win at Sheffield Wednesday to reach the fourth round of the EFL Cup. The League Two side, who famously knocked out Manchester United in the second round of the Carabao Cup, had the better of the first half and eventually took the lead after the break when Jaze Kabia headed in Reece Staunton's corner.

What happened?

Grimsby had around 6,000 fans at Hillsborough, making them the majority in the stadium. Kabia shot narrowly wide and Kieran Green forced Ethan Horvath into a save in the opening 20 minutes.

Why it matters for Grimsby

The win marks a significant milestone for Grimsby, who are now in the fourth round for the first time since the 2001-02 season. The team's recent form has been mixed, with a record of 0W-3D-2L in their last 5 games.

What comes next?

Grimsby will hope for a good draw in the last 16 of the competition when it takes place next Wednesday. As of June 29, 2026, Grimsby stands at 7th in League Two, with 78 points from 46 games, and a recent form of DLDWW. | Category | Stat | | --- | --- | | League Standing | 7th | | Points | 78 | | Recent Form | DLDWW | | Goals Scored | 74 | | Goals Conceded | 50 | | Goal Difference | +24 | The team will look to build on this momentum as they travel to Barnet in League Two.