Grimsby vs Manchester United replay final decision made amid Carabao Cup announcement

Grimsby vs Manchester United replay final decision made amid Carabao Cup announcement

The latest Man Utd news as second-round opponents Grimsby Town prepare to play Sheffield Wednesday.

Man Utd head coach Ruben Amorim on the touchline against Grimsby. (Image: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

The EFL have confirmed that Grimsby Town will travel to Sheffield Wednesday in the Carabao Cup third round on Tuesday, September 16, ending Manchester United's mooted hopes of getting a potential reprieve.

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United crashed out of the competition after losing on penalties to the League Two side last Wednesday evening, following a dramatic 2-2 draw after 90 minutes. Grimsby went 2-0 up at Blundell Park, before Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire struck for the Reds to take the tie to a penalty shootout.

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The Mariners ended up holding their nerve to beat United 12-11 from 12 yards - with Mbeumo missing the decisive 26th spot-kick to send the plucky fourth-tier side through to the next round.

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However, it emerged on Tuesday morning that the EFL had fined Grimsby £20,000 for fielding an ineligible player during the match. Clarke Oduor, who was the only Grimsby player to miss his penalty, was not registered on time for the contest, with the Mariners then admitting the clerical error.

They must now pay £10,000, with the remaining £10,000 suspended until the end of the season, with MEN Sport also under the impression that no replay or expulsion from the tournament is being considered.

Now, the EFL have released fixtures for the third round of the Carabao Cup - and Grimsby are involved as part of the schedule - putting to an end any hope that United could be handed a second chance.

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The Mariners are due to meet Wednesday, who beat Leeds United on penalties in the last round, at Hillsborough Stadium on Tuesday, September 16, with kick-off at 7.45pm.

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After Grimsby were handed their fine by the EFL, the club said in a statement: "Grimsby Town Football Club acknowledges today's decision by the EFL regarding an error in the registration of Clarke Oduor ahead of our Carabao Cup Round Two fixture against Manchester United," the announcement began.

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The registration of Oduor was submitted to the EFL at one minute past the deadline and the issue was not immediately identified by the club due to a computer problem being experienced at Grimsby.

"We accept the fine imposed and fully recognise the importance of adhering to competition rules and regulations. This mistake was not deliberate - and the club acted transparently by self-reporting that breach as soon as it came to light.

"Since this incident, we have undertaken a thorough review of our processes and implemented strengthened measures to ensure it cannot happen again. We thank the EFL board for recognising our co-operation and intent, and we remain fully committed to maintaining the highest professional and regulatory standards.

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"The club won't make any further comment on the matter and now looks forward to focusing on preparations for our upcoming fixtures."

Some have since called for United to get either a replay or a reprieve into the Carabao Cup, though it appears any lingering prospect of a U-turn has been ended.

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