Mansfield came back from a goal down to preserve their unbeaten start in League Two with a 1-1 draw against Grimsby at Blundell Park.In-form Grimsby winger Abo Eisa opened the scoring before Mansfield striker Rhys Oates came off the substitutes bench to grab an equaliser.It was a perfect start for Grimsby as they went in front after six minutes when Eisa picked up a loose ball and fired into the...Full Story »

Grimsby manager Paul Hurst was over the moon with how his squad adapted to changes made during their 2-0 victory over 10-man Salford.New signing Abo Eisa was at the double – netting in each half – as Grimsby recorded their first League Two win of the season against their previously unbeaten opponents.Salford midfielder Ossama Ashley saw red shortly after the restart for two bookable ...Full Story »

Notts County boss Luke Williams said he had “got my team back” after claiming their first victory of the League Two campaign over Grimsby.The Magpies came from behind twice to win 3-2 at Meadow Lane, with John Bostock, a Luke Waterfall own goal, and Dan Crowley securing their first three points of the season.“We did not want to go behind once, we definitely did not want to go b...Full Story »

Mansfield powered into the Carabao Cup second round for the first time in five years with a convincing 2-0 home win over Grimsby.Mansfield dominated the first half and led through a Lucas Akins penalty on 27 minutes, sending keeper Harvey Cartwright the wrong way after Cartwright had brought Rhys Oates down following a loose touch on a back pass.Early on, Abo Eisa made a brilliant block to deny ...Full Story »

The Rangers legend has found his adrenalin hit in the commentary box — which explains why he is one of the busiest pundits and commentators. He has proved popular working alongside Laura Woods Credit: Instagram @laurawoodsy But McCoist is also one of the most popular, blending sharp and accurate analysis with charm and quick-wit whether on breakfast radio or in the stands. He told SunSp...Full Story »

Grimsby manager Paul Hurst believes his side had the better of their 0-0 draw with AFC Wimbledon despite the visitors having a second-half penalty saved.Town started the second half brightly but the visitors were gifted a golden opportunity to go ahead in the 59th minute as Harry Clifton brought down Ali Al-Hamadi in the box.The latter took the penalty, which was saved well by Jake Eastwood down...Full Story »

Luton Town have, on Friday, closed an agreement to sign an up-and-coming member of the defensive ranks at Premier League rivals Manchester City. The player in question? Issa Kabore. For those not familiar with his name, Kabore is a 22-year-old right-back, who made the move to England with City back in 2020. Owing to the wealth of options at the disposal of Pep Guardiola, the Burkina Faso in...Full Story »

The Hatters beat Coventry City in the Championship Playoff Final at Wembley on Saturday to mark a return to the Premier League after a 31-year absence. Luton Town boss Rob Edwards sang to fans as he celebrated the Hatters' promotion Credit: Reuters Luton clinched promotion to the Premier League with a penalty shootout victory over Coventry City Credit: AFP Boss Rob Edwards sang Bon Jovi’...Full Story »

Grimsby manager Paul Hurst praised the huge effort his players have put in this season after closing out their first campaign back in the Football League with a 1-0 win against AFC Wimbledon.An own goal from Isaac Ogundere on seven minutes settled the scores at Blundell Park as Grimsby finished 11th in the standings to complement their FA Cup heroics, after they defied the odds to reach the quar...Full Story »

Grimsby rounded off their first season back in League Two with a 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon at Blundell Park.An own goal from Isaac Ogundere settled the scores as Grimsby finished 11th in the table, with their opponents 21st after going seven matches without a win.The goal came after seven minutes when Danilo Orsi saw his low cross deflected past Nathan Broome by Ogundere and into the net.Ch...Full Story »

Luther James-Wildin’s first goal for two years sealed promotion to Sky Bet League One for Stevenage as they defeated Grimsby 2-0 at a jubilant Lamex Stadium.Jamie Reid had earlier opened the scoring for Stevenage, who ended their nine-year stay in English football’s fourth tier and gave manager Steve Evans the seventh promotion of his career.Stevenage thought they had the perfect sta...Full Story »

Paul Hurst was delighted with the attitude shown by his Grimsby team during their 2-0 victory over Crewe.Goals from Gavan Holohan and Danilo Orsi did the damage at Blundell Park as the Mariners moved above Tranmere and into 11th with their second successive home win.Crewe remain 18th following a third defeat in four games as both sides prepare for another season in Sky Bet League Two.Hurst said:...Full Story »

Grimsby moved up to 11th in Sky Bet League Two with a 2-0 win against mid-table Crewe at Blundell Park.Gavan Holohan opened the scoring with a low finish after 12 minutes before Danilo Orsi sealed three points in the closing stages.Grimsby created the first chance when Harry Clifton and Orsi played a one-two and Clifton saw his effort saved by Crewe goalkeeper Tom Booth.Some quick-thinking from ...Full Story »

Tranmere manager Ian Dawes was keen to credit his players after goals from Josh Hawkes and Rhys Hughes secured a second home win on the bounce with a 2-0 victory over Grimsby.The visitors had the best of the first-half chances and Danilo Orsi really should have scored from a close-range header with only Rovers goalkeeper Mateusz Hewelt to beat.Somewhat against the run of play, however, it was th...Full Story »

Tranmere made it back-to-back home wins with a 2-0 victory over Grimsby at Prenton Park.The away side enjoyed the better of the early exchanges with chances falling to Harry Clifton and Gavan Holohan while Danilo Orsi had a glorious opportunity to open the scoring when he headed straight at Rovers goalkeeper Mateusz Hewelt from close range.But it was Tranmere who took the lead in the 33rd minute...Full Story »

Pete Wild felt his Barrow side created enough goalscoring opportunities to win two games before eventually slumping to a 1-0 defeat at Grimsby which virtually ends their League Two play-off hopes.Grimsby striker Danilo Orsi came off the bench to settle the match in the 77 minute with a well-taken winner at Blundell Park, leaving Barrow seven points off the top seven with only three matches to pl...Full Story »

Barrow saw their League Two play-off hopes all-but ended as Grimsby struck late to claim a 1-0 victory at Blundell Park.Danilo Orsi came off the Grimsby bench to score a 77th-minute winner that leaves Barrow seven points off the top seven with only three matches remaining.Grimsby had the first chance when Otis Khan waltzed past his marker and forced Barrow goalkeeper Paul Farman into a low ...Full Story »

Nigel Clough believes play-off chasers Mansfield should have been awarded a “certain penalty” in their League Two draw with mid-table Grimsby.An opener from Jordan Bowery put the Stags ahead towards the end of the first half but George Lloyd equalised at the start of the second half after Otis Khan saw his penalty saved for the Mariners.Opportunities to win it were few and far betwee...Full Story »

Mansfield moved into the League Two play-off places on goals scored after a 1-1 draw with Grimsby at Blundell Park.Jordan Bowery opened the scoring for Mansfield in the first half before George Lloyd replied with a rebounded header after Otis Khan saw his 52nd-minute penalty saved.Mansfield defender Elliott Hewitt nodded over from a corner with 12 minutes on the clock against his former club sho...Full Story »

Grimsby manager Paul Hurst celebrated passing 50 points for the season following a late 2-1 League Two comeback triumph at Doncaster.That target was always going to be the first for the Mariners this season having been promoted back to the EFL via the National League play-offs last June.And Grimsby ended a six-game run without a victory to reach the landmark with six games left to play courtesy ...Full Story »