Grimsby Town faces Premier League Brentford in the Carabao Cup, seeking to build on their giant-killing form. The Mariners have already eliminated Manchester United and Sheffield Wednesday in this competition. Manager David Artell has a fully fit squad and is expected to name a strong lineup, with Charles Vernam likely to feature after scoring against Manchester United. Brentford manager Keith Andrews will make wholesale changes to his side, with midfielder Yehor Yarmolyuk a doubt after picking up an injury in the win against Liverpool. Grimsby Town sits sixth in League Two, having already knocked out two strong teams in this competition. Their league form has dipped slightly, with two defeats in their last three matches, including a 3-2 loss at Crewe on Saturday. Brentford is in excellent form, having won three of their last four Premier League games, capped by a thrilling 3-2 victory over Liverpool. The Bees have overcome Bournemouth and Aston Villa to reach this stage. The predicted lineup for Grimsby Town is Pym; Rodgers, Warren, McJannet, Sweeney; McEachran, Green; Amaluzor, Walker, Vernam; Kabia. Brentford's predicted lineup is Valdimarsson; Kayode, Pinnock, Ajer, Henry; Janelt, Onyeka, Jensen; Nelson, Carvalho, Lewis-Potter. The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports+. Grimsby Town will be looking to cause another upset and reach the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup. The team has been in good form, with Vernam's goal against Manchester United a highlight. Artell's side will need to be at their best to overcome a strong Brentford team. The Bees have a number of talented players, including Yarmolyuk and Hickey. Grimsby Town's fans will be hoping for a repeat of their famous win over Manchester United. The team has a good record at Blundell Park and will be looking to use this to their advantage. The match promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to progress to the next round. And with the home crowd behind them, Grimsby Town will be looking to make the most of this opportunity. But Brentford will not be easy to beat, and the match is likely to be a closely contested one. So, Grimsby Town will need to be at the top of their game if they are to succeed.
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Grimsby Town vs Brentford – Carabao Cup Match Preview
Grimsby Town takes on Brentford in the Carabao Cup, seeking to build on their giant-killing form, with manager David Artell naming a strong lineup
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