Grimsby Town Face Premier League Giants in Historic FA Cup Tie

The Mariners Secure Dream FA Cup Draw

Grimsby Town will host Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Fourth Round of the Emirates FA Cup, marking a significant moment for the League Two club. The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Blundell Park will take place on Sunday 15th February 2026, with a 1:30pm kick-off, and the match will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and discovery+.

Road to the Fourth Round

The Mariners booked their place in the Fourth-Round following a hard-fought 3-2 victory over National League South side Weston-super-Mare AFC, thanks to a late headed winner from Kieran Green. This achievement continues Grimsby’s impressive cup run this season. Grimsby won a shock victory of 12–11 on penalties after a 2–2 draw against Manchester United, and in the third round, they won 1–0 at Sheffield Wednesday, reaching the fourth round for the first time since 2001.

Historic Rivalry Renewed

Town will host Wolves at Blundell Park for the first time since 2003, last facing off in a Division One fixture which ended narrowly in the favour of the visitors. The fixture carries historical significance, as Grimsby’s 1939 FA Cup semi-final attendance of 76,962 versus Wolverhampton Wanderers is still a record at Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium.

Significance for the Mariners

Currently in 12th position in League Two, Grimsby Town will be looking to cause another major upset. Tickets for the FA Cup fourth round tie will be sold in phases, with priority given to existing season ticket holders and 1878 membership holders, going on sale to Season Ticket holders on Monday 19th January. The match represents not only a financial windfall for the club but also an opportunity for the Mariners to showcase their capabilities against top-flight opposition and create another memorable chapter in their storied cup history.