Next up for David Artell’s men is our final home tie of the month against Newport County in Sky Bet League Two
The Exiles currently sit 16th in the league and have been a League Two side since their promotion from the Conference Premier League (Now the National League) in 2013. Their highest finish since then has been in the 2020-21 season where they finished 5th and secured a place in the play-offs, where they beat Forest Green Rovers before a 1-0 loss to Morecambe in the final at Wembley. In the reverse fixture at Rodney Parade in November, a Jordan Wright penalty save earned Town a valuable point in a 0-0 stalemate in South Wales.
Over the 37 games played this season, The Exiles have won 13, drawn seven and lost 17. Their recent form has seen them win two games this month, against Gillingham and Harrogate Town, but they haven’t earned any points on the road since their 3-0 win away at play-off chasing Crewe in early February.
David Artell previews the visit of Newport County
Newport County are coached by 46-year-old Nelson Jardim, who took charge of the South Wales club ahead of the 2024-25 season after initially joining their coaching staff while they were in the hunt for a new Head Coach. His previous coaching roles have seen him in his home country, Portugal, where he most recently coached C.S. Maritimo B.
A key player for the Exiles will be midfielder Shane McLoughlin. The Irishman joined the Exiles in the summer of 2023 and if he features tomorrow, will make his 75th appearance for the South Wales club. Primarily a right-back, the former Irish youth international can also play comfortably at left-back or in midfield, where he’s been operating more recently. His experience, as well as his composure on the ball and ability to chip in with a goal or an assist makes him a reliable figure in Nelson Jardim’s squad. He’s a threat on set pieces and can hold onto the ball well in tight positions.
There is limited availability across most stands for tomorrow’s game, apart from the Main Stand and behind the goal in the Osmand Stand where there are still plenty of tickets available. Tickets can be purchased by coming into the Blundell Park Ticket Office or visiting our online Ticket Portal.
The Osmond will be housing our grassroots clubs for the second match running off the back of the initiative subsidised by 3Q. Click here to find out more and if you’re still interested, please pop into the Ticket Office to enquire, call 01472 605050 or email tickets@gtfc.co.uk.
Matchday Information
For all your timings and more information regarding matchdays at Blundell Park, click here to find out about the Fan Zone, bars, first time fans and much more.
Supporters will have plenty of food options to choose from around the ground tomorrow afternoon:
Food Dudes – Lower Stand
The Dogs – Pontoon
Cooky Cooks – Main Stand
Sharky’s – Upper Stand
Hat Tricks Food Pod – Osmond Stand (behind the goal and covered corner)
To find out more information and to see menus, follow @GTFC_SLO on X
Tomorrow’s edition of The Mariner includes an exclusive interview with goalkeeper Seb Auton, notes from David Artell and Andrew Petitt and a closer look at our opponents.
We are now offering 50% off our replica third kit and goalkeeper kits in the Club Shop, which is open from 9am until kick-off and will be open for a short period after the final whistle.
External Food and Drink
Can we please remind fans to consume external food and drink before entering the stadium (Excluding flasks of hot drinks and bottled water).
We do offer a wide range of hot and cold food, and beverages once within the stadium.
Reporting Sexual Harassment, Anti-Social or Discriminatory Behaviour
At Grimsby Town, we believe that Football is a game for everyone, everywhere and we are proud of the welcoming atmosphere that you create at Blundell Park every matchday. However, every season, there are hundreds of reports of discrimination across the game and likely more that go unrecorded.
We would like to reiterate our zero-tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, anti-social behaviour, sexual harassment and abuse of any kind at Blundell Park.
You can report any discrimination directly to the Club by texting 07926575610 on matchdays, alerting your nearest steward or completing this short online form.
We now also have fan-facing boards around the ground with QR codes that can be scanned and will send you directly to the form on our website.
Matchday Contacts
Here are your key matchday contacts tomorrow:
David White, Facilities Manager & Safety Officer – david@gtfc.co.uk
Kristine Green, Supporter Liaison Officer – kristine.green@gtfc.co.uk
Amanda Jane Stephenson, Disabled Liaison Officer – janestephenson@gtfc.co.uk
Hayley Carver Smith, Family Co-Ordinator – hayley@marinerstrust.co.uk
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 enquiries@gtfc.co.uk
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.
Tomorrow’s game is also available on Sky Sports+, for anyone who has a Sky Sports or NOW TV Sport Subscription.
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