Grimsby Town Vs Manchester United Lineups, Injuries, Head-to-Head Stats & Predictions For Carabao Cup

Expected Starting Lineups

Grimsby Town (4-1-4-1)

• Goalkeeper: C. Pym
• Defenders: T. Warren, S. Lavelle, D. Tharme, R. Staunton
• Inside midfielder: G.D. Turi
• Midfielders: J. Amaluzor, J. Walker, E. Khouri, D. Burns
• Forward: C. Gardner

This is the same formation Grimsby used in the first round of the Carabao Cup. Nothing is expected to change, as the lineup for the cup differs from the one typically used in League Two matches.

Manchester United

• Goalkeeper: Andre Onana
• Defenders: L. Shaw, Harry Maguire, L. Yoro
• Midfielders: D. Dallot, M. Ugarte, K. Mainoo, P. Dorgu
• Wingers: M. Mount, B. Mbeumo
• Forward: B. Sesko

Manchester United is expected to rotate for this match. To reduce the risk of muscle injuries and give other players a chance to start, manager Ruben Amorim will make changes to the lineup. Kobbie Mainoo is likely to replace Bruno Fernandes, with Amorim noting that both players will have to compete for a spot in midfield.

Head-to-Head Stats: Grimsby Town vs Manchester United

Overall, Manchester United and Grimsby Town have met 37 times across all competitions. The record is surprisingly close, with United edging it through 16 victories, while Grimsby have taken 15 wins, and there have been six draws along the way.

The rivalry dates back to 1894, when United were still known as Newton Heath, marking the very first encounter between the two sides. Since then, the fixture has produced its share of memorable moments, though meetings have been few and far between in the modern era.

Their most recent clash came on March 17, 1948, in the old Division One, and it ended in a 1–1 draw. That season also produced one of the standout results in their history: on October 11, 1947, Grimsby stunned United at Old Trafford with a 4–3 victory.

Prediction for Grimsby Town vs Manchester United

Both teams must win to stay in the competition, as there is no group stage—the Carabao Cup is straight knockout football: lose once, and you’re out. On paper, Manchester United is the stronger side, but given the struggles of recent seasons, it wouldn’t be a shock if Grimsby managed to find the net. A realistic prediction could be a 3–1 win for United.