Next up for David Artell’s men is a home tie against Fleetwood, who currently sit 13th in the Sky Bet League Two table.
The Cod Army were relegated from Sky Bet League One at the end of last season, finishing 22nd in the third tier of the football pyramid ending a decade competing at that level.
Over the 31 games played this season, the Lancashire club have both won and lost ten games, while drawing eleven. The last time Fleetwood earned three points on the road was away at Salford on Saturday 18th January, so they will be looking to end that winning drought away from home tomorrow afternoon.
David Artell previews the visit of Fleetwood
Fleetwood are under the leadership of 40-year-old Pete Wild, who took the position at the club in December last year following his departure from fellow Sky Bet League Two side Barrow. Prior to that, Wild was in charge of National League side, Halifax Town where he reached the play-offs twice with the Shaymen.
A key player for the Cod Army will be goalkeeper, Jay Lynch. Making his first appearance of the Sky Bet League Two season in net on Boxing Day last year, Lynch has kept six clean sheets in 12 appearances for the Cod Army and will be searching for his seventh on Saturday. The shot-stopper has made over 100 appearances in a Fleetwood shirt, with his distribution and ability to get off his line quickly making him a trustworthy figure in net. The former Manchester United youth keeper has promotions under his belt with Salford City and has and also won the FA Trophy with AFC Fylde in the 2018-19 season.
The reverse fixture at the Highbury Stadium was Town’s first outing of the 2024-25 season, with David Artell’s men suffering a narrow 1-0 loss on the Fylde Coast. Five summer recruits, including Jason Svanthorsson and George McEachran made their Mariners’ debuts, while another two made appearances off the bench. Close chances from forwards Charles Vernam and Svanthorsson early on in the contest could’ve seen the outcome of the tie end more positively for Town but a Mark Helm strike gave Fleetwood the three points.
Ticket Information
Tickets are still available around the ground for tomorrow’s game against the Cod Army by coming into the Blundell Park Ticket Office or visiting our online Ticket Portal.
EFL Community Weekends
Tomorrow’s game is our EFL ‘Community Weekends’ fixture, where we will be celebrating the work that Grimsby Town Foundation do in the community.
Coaches from the Foundation will be in the Pontoon giving out information about the programmes and provisions the Foundation provide from 1:30pm.
At half-time tomorrow, we will be celebrating our chosen EFL community heroes, who go above and beyond for the Football Club and in the community.
Matchday Information
For all your timings and more information regarding matchdays at Blundell Park, click here to find out about the Fan Zone, bars and first time fans and much more.
Supporters will have plenty of food options to choose from around the ground tomorrow:
The Dogs – Lower Stand
Cooky Cooks – Pontoon
Food Dudes – Main Stand
Sharky’s – Upper Stand
Hat Tricks Food Pod – Osmond Stand (behind the goal)
Saucy Spuds Street Food – Osmond Stand (covered corner)
To find out more information and to see menus, follow @GTFC_SLO on X
We have flash sale in the Club Shop ahead of tomorrow’s game, with 25% off all our adult warm-up and training gear, including the navy presentation pants. Limited sizes are available, so be sure to come in to grab yourself a bargain before kick-off.
Tomorrow’s edition of The Mariner includes an exclusive interview with January recruit Darragh Burns, notes from David Artell and Andrew Pettit and a closer look at our opponents.
Reporting Discrimination
We want to remind fans what to do if they experience any form of discrimination around Blundell Park.
You can report any discrimination directly to the Club by texting 07926 575610 on matchdays, alerting your nearest steward, completing this short online form or emailing [email protected].
We now also have fan-facing boards around the ground with QR codes that can be scanned, and it will send you straight to the form on our website.
Matchday Contacts
Here are your key matchday contacts tomorrow:
David White, Facilities Manager & Safety Officer – [email protected]
Kristine Green, Supporter Liaison Officer – [email protected]
Amanda Jane Stephenson, Disabled Liaison Officer – [email protected]
Hayley Carver Smith, Family Co-Ordinator – [email protected]
You can also Tweet @GTFC_SLO on X or message the Club on our social media channels.
Matchday Feedback
If you would like to provide Grimsby Town F.C with any matchday experience feedback, do not hesitate to drop us an email on [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming all supporters to Blundell Park tomorrow afternoon!
Live Streaming
Overseas fans can watch the game live on Mariners TV for £10 or with a monthly audio subscription, listen along live. Click here for more information.
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