Anthony Glennon is set to return for Grimsby when they host Sky Bet League One leaders Plymouth in the FA Cup first round.The 22-year-old left-back has been sidelined by illness for the Mariners’ last two matches but is expected to be back for Paul Hurst’s side this weekend.Jordan Maguire-Drew is still sidelined by a calf injury.Plymouth will be without talented midfielder Finn Azaz,...Full Story »

Two late goals in the space of five minutes earned Hartlepool a vital 2-1 win over Grimsby.Former Pools midfielder Gavan Holohan put the Mariners in front with just six minutes on the clock by powering a 20-yard drive with the outside of his right foot into the far corner.Even the Hartlepool fans, in front of whom he didn’t celebrate, applauded.But Alex Lacey headed the equaliser in the 78...Full Story »

Hartlepool’s selection woes ahead of the League Two game with Grimsby have been compounded by an illness bug sweeping the camp.Boss Keith Curle has refused to give names of people affected but he is already low on numbers.Jamie Sterry (calf) and Rollin Menayese (ankle) are definitely out while Mark Shelton (calf), Mouhamed Niang (hamstring) and Tom Crawford are all doubts.Striker Jack Hami...Full Story »

Barrow boss Pete Wild hailed his team’s best performance of the season as Billy Waters’ 75th-minute goal secured a 1-0 win over Grimsby.The Bluebirds ended a run of just one point from 15 in the league with a strong performance that could have ended in a higher margin of victory had midfielder Josh Kay not had a second penalty saved in as many matches.But a delighted Wild was only fo...Full Story »

Barrow will check on Sam Foley ahead of their clash with Grimsby.Manager Pete Wild revealed that the midfielder had been struggling with a shoulder injury, but managed to appear 11 minutes from time against Gillingham at the weekend.Josh Gordon could line-up after starting from the bench as well after Wild explained he thought the striker needed a break.The Bluebirds are currently 11th in League...Full Story »

Paul Hurst says his Grimsby side must be “respectful” of the point they earned against Sky Bet League Two contenders Bradford.An exciting yet goalless 90 minutes at Blundell Park could have gone either way – although it was Grimsby who arguably carved out the better openings, with Bradford goalkeeper Harry Lewis producing two fantastic saves during the 0-0 draw.Grimsby manager ...Full Story »

Gavan Holohan is a major doubt for Grimsby ahead of the visit of Bradford.The experienced midfielder scored in the 3-1 win at Stockport at the weekend.But he failed to emerge for the second half due to calf and knee problems.Bryn Morris and Jordan Cropper are set to miss out again.Scott Banks is available for Bradford.The on-loan Crystal Palace winger missed four games with a calf strain but ret...Full Story »

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna looks set to have the same squad to choose from for Friday’s home clash with Derby as he did for the 1-0 defeat against Lincoln on Saturday.Since that match summer signing Panutche Camara, who has been sidelined by a groin issue, has made his debut, coming off the bench in Tuesday’s 1-0 Papa John’s Trophy loss at Cambridge – McKenna has said th...Full Story »

Manager Paul Hurst lauded his strong-travelling Grimsby side after they defeated 10-man Stockport 3-1.The visitors survived a Hatters fightback to extend their unbeaten run to six away games in League Two.Harry Clifton handed the Mariners the advantage when he notched his fifth league goal of the season with a tap-in after 24 minutes.Six minutes later, more questionable Stockport defending was p...Full Story »

Grimsby’s impressive away record continued with a 3-1 victory at 10-man Stockport.The Hatters, who were unbeaten in five league games at Edgeley Park, dominated the early stages but fell behind to a rapid-fire double.After Ryan Johnson’s error was pounced upon by the Mariners, a parried Otis Khan effort fell fortuitously into the path of Harry Clifton for a tap-in on 24 minutes.The h...Full Story »

Stockport will assess Ollie Crankshaw ahead of their League Two clash with Grimsby on Saturday.The winger sat out last weekend’s victory over Bradford after picking up an ankle injury during the draw with Walsall the previous Saturday.Forward Antoni Sarcevic returned from illness but was substituted early in the second half.Defender Calum MacDonald went straight into the starting line-up o...Full Story »

Paul Hurst admits his Grimsby players will need to improve during upcoming games despite sweeping rock-bottom Crawley aside with a 3-0 victory at Blundell Park.Goals from Anthony Glennon, Gavan Holohan and Ryan Taylor did the damage as Grimsby picked up maximum points for the first time at home this season.Crawley had a goal disallowed for offside when the score was 1-0 and it proved to be a tel...Full Story »

Grimsby picked up their first home win in League Two this season with a 3-0 victory that leaves opponents Crawley propping up the division.Anthony Glennon opened the scoring at Blundell Park with a stunning early free-kick before goals from Gavan Holohan and Ryan Taylor sealed the three points in the second half.Grimsby could hardly have wished for a better perfect start as Glennon curled his sh...Full Story »

Otis Khan will hope to get a full 90 minutes in midfield as Grimsby chase their first home win of the Sky Bet League Two season when Crawley visit Blundell Park on Saturday.The former Leyton Orient man followed up his full debut against Carlisle last month with an hour in the middle of the park at Salford, where the Mariners forced a 1-1 draw last weekend thanks to on-loan Burnley forward Lewis ...Full Story »

Salford boss Neil Wood expressed his frustration as the Ammies held on to draw 1-1 at home with Grimsby.The hosts took the lead inside two minutes but their grip gradually loosened as the Mariners grew into the tie.Theo Vassell’s early opener was cancelled out before the half hour mark when on-loan Burnley youngster Lewis Richardson notched his first senior goal.And the visitors – wh...Full Story »

High-flying Salford were frustrated by Grimsby in a lively 1-1 draw at the Peninsula Stadium.The Ammies secured a dream start as they opened the scoring inside two minutes through Theo Vassell.An Odin Bailey corner wreaked havoc in the Mariners’ penalty area and the defender was on hand to bundle home and hand the hosts the advantage.The visitors – whose away record is bettered only ...Full Story »

Salford captain Ashley Eastham is in contention for his first league start since February as his side host Grimsby.The 31-year-old defender returned to league action after seven months out injured with an 89th-minute appearance from the bench in last weekend’s win at Sutton.Striker Matt Smith will hope to retain his place after making his first league start for the club.Odin Bailey will be...Full Story »

Paul Simpson singled out Jack Stretton for praise after the on-loan forward helped Carlisle to a 2-1 victory at Grimsby.Owen Moxon and Kristian Dennis were on target for the Cumbrians as they picked up their first away win of the season at Blundell Park.In a game which had to be rearranged due to a waterlogged pitch on the initial date last month, Michee Efete pulled one back for Grimsby after h...Full Story »

Carlisle handed newly-promoted Grimsby their second 2-1 defeat on the bounce by edging their rearranged Sky Bet League Two meeting.Owen Moxon opened the scoring with a stunning low drive, before Kristian Dennis came back to haunt his former club at Blundell Park. Michee Efete was on target for the home team after gift-wrapping Carlisle their second.Grimsby midfielder Alex Hunt set his sights fro...Full Story »

Grimsby manager Paul Hurst could make changes ahead of their clash with Carlisle.The Mariners remained unchanged against Swindon at the weekend, but Hurst could bring Otis Khan into the fold as the midfielder continues to build up minutes after returning from injury.Kieran Green could push to feature and was named on the bench against the Robins following a spell on the sidelines with a groin in...Full Story »