Grimsby Town Set to Face Lincoln City in EFL Trophy Clash

Grimsby Town is preparing to host Lincoln City in an EFL Trophy group stage match at Blundell Park on Tuesday at 7.30 pm. The match comes as a significant fixture for both clubs in their efforts to establish momentum in the tournament.

Grimsby Town, currently sitting in 10th place in their league, has had a mixed season. Having collected 15 points from 10 matches, the Mariners experienced a brief winning streak with consecutive victories against Bromley, Carlisle United, and Gillingham. However, this run was halted by a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Doncaster Rovers.

On the other side, Lincoln City enters the match with a seven-game unbeaten streak in League One, including a recent 2-1 victory over Leyton Orient. Despite their positive league form, Lincoln is recovering from a 1-0 loss against Chesterfield in their EFL Trophy opener last month.

Grimsby’s manager is contemplating changes in his lineup, possibly involving players such as Smith, Warren, and Rodgers, looking for fresh impetus. Despite a recent suspension, one of their key players will still be eligible to play in this fixture.

Lincoln City, led by their manager Michael Skubala, faces some selection challenges with potential injuries affecting key players. Nonetheless, they hope to utilize depth in their squad, giving opportunities to players eager to prove themselves. Lincoln aims to maintain their strong away form, avoiding defeat since a loss to Blackpool back in January.

This match also marks the first competitive meeting between the two Lincolnshire rivals since January 2019, adding an extra layer of anticipation among fans. Grimsby Town looks to break their streak against Lincoln, having failed to register a win in their last four encounters, their last victory over the Imps occurring in December 2015.

As both teams aim to progress in the competition, the fixture promises to be closely contested. The teams’ respective managers highlighted the importance of balancing squad rotation with competitive performance to avoid injuries.

The match will be officiated by Oliver Mackay, who will be assisted by William Cavanagh and Simon Clayton, with Matthew Bacon as the fourth official. Fans from both sides are expected to be in full voice as their teams vie for critical points in the EFL Trophy group stage.