Next up for David Artell’s men is a visit from 23rd-placed, Morecambe
The Shrimps currently sit 23rd in the league and have had a difficult campaign thus far. Morecambe have been a Sky Bet League Two side since relegation from the third tier at the end of the 2022/23 season following a two-year spell in League One. In the reverse fixture back in December, a Justin Obikwu brace and a goal from skipper, Danny Rose earned us a convincing 3-0 victory in a wet and windy Lancashire.
Over the 40 games played this season, Morecambe have won ten, drawn six and lost 24 leaving them on 36 points and four from safety. However, their recent form has picked up, seeing them earn six points from their last two games in their fight to avoid the drop, beating and keeping clean sheets against both Swindon Town and Cheltenham Town. They will be looking for their first win on the road since Boxing Day last year, when they beat fellow relegation rivals, Carlisle United.
David Artell Previews the visit of the Shrimps
Morecambe are managed by 49-year-old Derek Adams, who took charge of the Lancashire Club for the third time before the start of the 2024/25 season. He led the Shrimps to League One via the play-offs in his first spell on the North-West Coast back in 2021. Other managerial roles have seen him lead Ross County to two separate Scottish titles over two spells.
A key player for the visitors will be striker Lee Angol, who signed for the club in the summer. Angol netted the 86th-minute winner against promotion-chasing Port Vale on Saturday and the Shrimps’ second on Tuesday night. The forward has made eleven consecutive appearances for the Shrimps since early February. Playing as a lone striker or with a partner up front, the 30-year-old, experienced forward is experiencing his second spell of football under Derek Adams, who coached him during his time at Bradford City. With almost 300 career appearances and over 50 career goals to his name, the forward will certainly be a handful for the Mariners, come tomorrow afternoon.
There is limited availability across the Upper, Lower and Pontoon for tomorrow’s game, but there is still plenty of availability in the Main Stand and behind the goal in the Osmond Stand.
Tickets can be purchased by coming into the Blundell Park Ticket Office or visiting our online Ticket Portal.
The Osmond Stand will be housing children from local schools thanks to a community initiative launched by Big Red last month.
Minute’s Applause for Bryan Huxford
Following the recent passing of former Vice Chairman, Bryan Huxford, a minute’s applause will be held before kick-off tomorrow afternoon in his memory.
Due to this taking place, we will not be having the penalties taken against Mighty Mariner on the pitch.
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
Local singer/guitarist Sam Simmons will be in the Fan Zone tomorrow providing pre-match entertainment.
Tomorrow’s edition of The Mariner includes an exclusive interview with Geza David Turi, notes from David Artell and Polly Bancroft and a closer look at our opponents.
There is still 50% off all our remaining replica junior and adult shirts in the Club Shop, so come and grab yourself a bargain before kick-off.
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 and UK listeners can tuned in with a monthly audio subscription. Click here for more information.
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