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EFL Cup | 2nd Round
Aug 27, 2025 at 8pm UK
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2-2
FT
(aet)
(aet)
Grimsby Town win 12-11 on penalties
Reaction
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Ruben Amorim suffers humiliating Man United first in Grimsby Town EFL Cup upset
Manchester United created an unwanted piece of history with their shock EFL Cup penalty-shootout defeat to Grimsby Town.Aug 27, 23:32
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Man United head coach Ruben Amorim sends cryptic message following team's disastrous EFL Cup elimination
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says that the club's players "spoke really loud" with their performance in Wednesday's EFL Cup defeat to Grimsby Town.Aug 27, 23:26
The Match
Match Report
Manchester United are incredibly dumped out of the EFL Cup by League Two outfit Grimsby Town, with the Mariners winning a marathon penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw.
Team News
Sports Mole rounds up all of the team news ahead of Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Grimsby Town and Manchester United.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Grimsby Town and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Wednesday's EFL Cup clash with Grimsby Town.
Injuries & Suspensions
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension news ahead of their EFL Cup clash against Grimsby Town on Wednesday.
Build-up
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Grimsby vs. Man United: Red Devils XI for EFL Cup fixture confirmed as Ruben Amorim keeps his word
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim makes eight changes to his starting side for Wednesday's EFL Cup second-round fixture with Grimsby Town.Aug 27, 18:23
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Man United team news: Rasmus Hojlund, Noussair Mazraoui update provided by Ruben Amorim before Grimsby EFL Cup tie
Man United head coach Ruben Amorim provides a fresh update on Rasmus Hojlund and Noussair Mazraoui ahead of Wednesday’s EFL Cup second-round tie against League Two outfit Grimsby Town.Aug 26, 15:29
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Manchester United lineup vs. Grimsby Town: Predicted XI for EFL Cup clash as goalkeeping questions remain
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Wednesday's EFL Cup clash with Grimsby Town.Aug 26, 02:52
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Manchester United injury, suspension list and return dates for Grimsby Town clash: Noussair Mazraoui latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension news ahead of their EFL Cup clash against Grimsby Town on Wednesday.Aug 26, 02:21
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Grimsby Town vs Manchester United: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Grimsby Town and Manchester United's EFL Cup clash at Blundell Park on Wednesday.Aug 26, 01:25
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