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League Two side Grimsby welcomes League One Blackpool to Blundell Park for this League Cup opening round clash. The hosts enter with confidence following a strong pre-season, while the visitors arrive grappling with a depleted squad.
Grimsby faced Blackpool on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes in the League Cup (Round of 128). The match finished Grimsby 1 — 3 Blackpool.
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Grimsby vs Blackpool kicks off on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 14:00 in the League Cup at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes.
The match is played at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, England.
This fixture is part of the League Cup — Round of 128, 2026 season.
The match ended Grimsby 1 — 3 Blackpool.