As the Mariners prepare to face Fleetwood Town once again, recent meetings between the sides suggest supporters can expect another closely fought contest where fine margins are likely to prove decisive.

From narrow defeats on the Fylde coast to dramatic late winners and hard-earned victories at Blundell Park, this fixture has consistently delivered competitive encounters between two evenly matched teams. With both sides continuing to battle in Sky Bet League Two, recent clashes have been defined by resilience, discipline and moments of quality at key stages.

Sky Bet League Two

Fleetwood Town 1-0 Grimsby Town
Saturday 10th August 2024 | Highbury Stadium

The Mariners began the 2024/25 campaign with a narrow defeat on the road despite an encouraging performance.

Town started brightly and created early opportunities through Charles Vernam and Jason Dadi Svanthorsson, but the hosts grew into the game and took the lead on 18 minutes when Mark Helm finished from close range.

Despite plenty of effort and organisation, the Mariners found clear chances difficult to come by after falling behind, with Fleetwood managing the remainder of the contest to secure the opening-day points.

Sky Bet League Two

Grimsby Town 2-1 Fleetwood Town
Saturday 22nd February 2025 | Blundell Park

Town secured an important home victory thanks to moments of quality at either end of the match.

George McEachran opened the scoring in spectacular fashion, firing a long-range effort into the top corner to give the Mariners the advantage at the break.

Fleetwood responded after half-time, with Ryan Graydon producing a composed chip to bring the visitors level, but the game turned again just minutes later when Danny Rose rose highest to head home the winner.

The visitors pushed for a late equaliser, but Town stood firm to claim all three points.

Sky Bet League Two

Fleetwood Town 0-1 Grimsby Town
Thursday 1st January 2026 | Highbury Stadium

A dramatic late goal ensured the Mariners started the new year with a memorable away victory.

After a tightly contested game in difficult conditions, Town created the better chances but were unable to find a breakthrough for much of the contest.

With the game heading towards a goalless draw, substitute Darragh Burns delivered a pinpoint cross in the closing stages, allowing Jaze Kabia to head home in the 89th minute and seal all three points.

The result marked Town’s first-ever away win at Fleetwood and extended a strong run of form.

National League

Fleetwood Town 2-1 Grimsby Town
Tuesday 6th March 2012 | Highbury Stadium

A late turnaround saw Fleetwood snatch victory in a dramatic non-league encounter.

After taking the lead through an own goal, Town looked on course for the points before the hosts struck back late on, with Jamie Vardy scoring a stoppage-time winner to complete the comeback.

Across recent meetings, fixtures between the Mariners and Fleetwood Town have consistently been decided by narrow scorelines and key moments at either end of the pitch, setting the stage for another competitive encounter under the lights.

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