Grimsby Town set for sell-out FA Cup clash with Wolves at Blundell Park
Grimsby Town will host Wolves in an FA Cup fourth-round tie at a sold-out Blundell Park on Sunday lunchtime (ET), with the Mariners buoyed by a 10-match unbeaten run under David Artell. The staging promises a charged atmosphere as the part-time club looks to test itself against top-flight opposition in front of a fervent home crowd.
Matchday arrangements and fan activity
Organisers expect a full house, and supporters are strongly encouraged to arrive well before kick-off (ET) to avoid queues and be in place for the pre-match build-up. Tickets for the fixture are sold out, though collections will be available from the ticket office up until kick-off (ET). Supporters should use the entrance printed on their ticket to help keep access flowing smoothly.
Following the game, spectators seated in the Main Stand and covered corner are asked to exit the rear Pontoon and Imperial exits to ease congestion. The club and fan groups have cooperated on a large, fan-led display in the Pontoon Stand designed to create a wave effect as the players walk out; the banner will be retracted before the match begins. Marshals will be on hand to assist anyone who may feel claustrophobic or anxious about being under the display.
Matchday entertainment includes the club’s half-time instant cash prize draw where supporters can win up to £750; tickets for the draw are sold around the ground on matchday for £1 each, with the draw conducted on the pitch at half-time. The club mascot will also be circulating with a selfie frame for photos with fans.
Blundell Park is located on Grimsby Road in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7PY. The stadium sits adjacent to the local drive-thru, and the recommended approach is the M180, continuing onto the A180. Supporter and team coaches should turn off Grimsby Road onto Tiverton Street and will be parked along Harrington Street.
On the pitch: momentum, stakes and predictions
The Mariners head into the tie on the back of a strong sequence of results, unbeaten in 10 across all competitions. Manager David Artell’s side have picked up confidence and momentum and will be hoping to reproduce the intensity of recent displays against Premier League opposition. Cup success earlier in the season has shown the team can rise to big occasions, and the home supporters will be integral to building that extra edge.
Wolves arrive under pressure after a difficult run in the league, and their manager will view progression as an important marker for the rest of the campaign. Pre-match pundit commentary has identified the tie as tricky for the visitors, with some predicting a tight contest and even the possibility of a penalty shootout should the match be level after extra time.
Competition rules prevent a full live stream of the game on the club’s usual channel, but audio commentary will be available for subscribers and live match updates will be provided on matchday. The fixture has been selected for broadcast coverage and will reach a wider audience beyond those at Blundell Park.
With the stands full and the stakes clear, Sunday’s lunchtime kick-off (ET) promises both drama and noise. Grimsby will bank on home form and supporter energy; Wolves will seek a focused performance to avoid an upset. Either way, the FA Cup mood is in full effect on the Lincolnshire coast.
