David Artell Previews tie with Notts County
Preview
Next up for David Artell’s Mariners is a return to home soil, as we host play-off challengers, Notts County. After two difficult results on the spin, losing to both Accrington Stanley and Bradford City since the turn of the year, this fixture has all the makings of an exciting tie.
Our visitors, Notts County come to Blundell Park in red-hot form, having won four of their last five games, only failing to pick up three points against run-away league leaders, Walsall. In their most recent fixture against Swindon Town, a brace from former-Premier League striker, David McGoldrick secured all three points for a side within reaching distance from second position in the Sky Bet League Two table.
As it stands, the Magpies currently reside in sixth position in the table, separated by only three points from the Mariners. Over the 24 games they have played so far this campaign they have won 11, lost six times and drawn on seven occasions.
Notts County are managed by 44-year-old Stuart Maynard, an experienced manager and former player, having played for numerous non-league sides before eventually moving into coaching where he had success at Hemel Hempstead Town and later Wealdstone. After relative success at Wealdstone, including the highest league finish in 36-years, Maynard was appointed in January 2024 as head coach of Notts County.
County’s front line has not been short of goals in recent games, with a number of players pitching in with goals. A key player that will need to see Artell’s back-line at their best is attacking midfielder Daniel Crowley, who netted a brace in our previous fixture. The 27-year-old attacking midfielder has played 18 times this season, netting four times and assisting on six occasions.
The Irish forward began his career with Aston Villa as a youth prospect, then joining the youth set up at Arsenal before making a move to Dutch side, Willem II. After a spell playing in the Netherlands, he returned to England, playing for clubs such as Birmingham City, Hull City and Cheltenham Town, before returning to former side Willem II, moving back to Morecambe and eventually making his way to the East Midlands, joining Notts County in July 2023.
Matchday Information
Tomorrow’s game against the Magpies is a 12:30pm kick-off and the turnstiles will be open from 11am.
We are expecting another big Blundell Park gate for tomorrow’s game but there are still tickets available around the ground and in the Covered Corner of the Osmond Stand for home supporters. They are available from the Ticket Office right up until kick-off and online until 12pm.
Our Fan Zone will be open from 11am where a range of craft beers are available and The Chicken Man will be serving chicken and chips with a variety of flavourings. The Trust Bar, Matt Tees Lounge, PPAG Bar and Wheelhouse Bar in and around the ground will also be available from 11am.
Fallen Mariners
We remember our loyal supporters and former players we have lost in 2024 on the big screen before the game. The five-minute tribute will start at approximately 12:20pm and will be repeated again at half-time.
There is also a dedicated section of tomorrow’s programme to the Fallen Mariners of 2024.
Live Streaming
This match is available to stream on Sky Sports+ for anyone with a Sky Sports or NOW TV Sport subscription. 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.
Stadium Egress
Due to the expected attendance for tomorrow’s game, fans in the Main Stand and Covered Corner are to exit via the rear of the Pontoon and out of the Imperial corner exits. We apologise for any convenience this may cause.
Supporters will have plenty of food options to choose from around the ground:
Cooky Cooks – Main Stand
Food Dudes – Lower Stand
The Dogs – Pontoon
Sharky’s – Upper Stand
Hat Tricks Food Pod – Osmond Stand (behind the goal)
Scruffy Spuds Street Food – Osmond Stand (covered corner)
To find out more information and to see menus, follow @GTFC_SLO on X
The Club Shop will be open for fans looking to buy matchday souvenirs from 9am right up until kick-off. Also, starting tomorrow, you can get 50% off all replica junior shirts.
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 our supporters to Blundell Park tomorrow!
