Grimsby Town faces Manchester United in the English Football League Cup 2025-26 second round match on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Blundell Park. The Mariners will aim to use their home advantage and historical spirit to deliver a memorable performance against top-flight opposition. In the first round of the Carabao Cup, Grimsby Town secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Shrewsbury Town, with Jaze Kabia continuing his impressive scoring streak. Grimsby's consistent run of results in League Two has set a positive tone for their campaign. Ruben Amorim's Manchester United are still searching for their first win of the season, having suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Arsenal and a 1-1 draw against Fulham in their first two Premier League outings. Key players such as Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha are expected to have a dominant say in this cup tie. The team will be focused on avoiding an upset against lower-league opposition and will look to assert their quality on the pitch. Manchester United, six-time EFL Cup winners, will be favourites to win the second round match. This fixture between Grimsby Town and Manchester United marks their first competitive meeting in 77 years, with the last meeting ending in a 1-1 draw in 1948. The current gap between the two teams is significant, with Manchester United now established as a global powerhouse and Grimsby competing in League Two. The Grimsby Town vs Manchester United match will be played at 12:30 AM IST on Thursday, August 28, 2025. The Mariners will relish the opportunity to test themselves against Premier League opposition and will look to use their home advantage to secure a memorable win.