Grimsby Town vs Brentford LIVE: League Cup result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Blundell Park
Follow live coverage as Grimsby Town face Brentford in the EFL Cup.
Newcastle are the reigning champions of the competition following a stunning win over Liverpool at Wembley last term, with Alexander Isak proving decisive to end the club's 70-year domestic trophy drought.
While all 72 clubs from the football league enter from the first round, Premier League teams enter at the second or third round stage, the latter for clubs competing in Europe this season.
The final is slated for 22 March 2026 this term, at Wembley as usual, marking the first chance for teams to earn both a trophy and a place in next season’s Uefa competitions. Follow updates from today’s game in the live blog below.
Grimsby Town vs Brentford
Match ends, Grimsby Town 0, Brentford 5.
Grimsby Town vs Brentford
Attempt missed. Fábio Carvalho (Brentford) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Kevin Schade following a set piece situation.
Grimsby Town vs Brentford
Romelle Donovan (Brentford) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Grimsby Town vs Brentford
Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
Grimsby Town vs Brentford
Attempt blocked. Kevin Schade (Brentford) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Mathias Jensen with a cross.
Grimsby Town vs Brentford
Romelle Donovan (Brentford) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Grimsby Town vs Brentford
Attempt missed. Vitaly Janelt (Brentford) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Fábio Carvalho.
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