Brentford have won each of their last three meetings with Grimsby, albeit the most recent of these came when the pair were both in League Two in 2009, and they are worlds apart now.
Grimsby vs Brentford preview
Can Brentford book their place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals? To get this far, the Bees have had to overcome two Premier League outfits, first beating Bournemouth 2-0 at Dean Court. Then, last month, Aaron Hickey's spectacular strike helped them hold Aston Villa to a 1-1 draw, before they prevailed in the subsequent penalty shootout; Mikkel Damsgaard converting the winning kick. So now, can they reach a fourth League Cup quarter-final in just six seasons.
Well, the 1,200 supporters making the mid-week trip to Cleethorpes will do so in buoyant mood. That's because, on Saturday night, Brentford beat Premier League champions Liverpool 3-1 in West London. Dango Ouattara broke the deadlock early, Kevin Schade burst in behind to score a second and then Igor Thiago rubber stamped the points from the penalty spot. That's now three wins in four matches for Keith Andrews' side, who have propelled themselves up to 11th in the table. So now, can the Bees avoid an enormous upset in North East Lincolnshire on Tuesday night?
Well, Grimsby Town have already caused one of the biggest League Cup upsets in the 65 year history of the competition, so will certainly come into this tie full of belief. Back in August, the Mariners raced into a 2-0 lead against Manchester United, Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren on target in the opening half hour, only to concede twice in the final final quarter of an hour. The following penalty shootout was a marathon, 26 penalties taken in total, with Bryan Mbeumo's spot-kick that thwacked the crossbar sparking some of the most wild celebrations Cleethorpes has ever witnessed.
Meantime, David Artell's team have also dumped out Shrewsbury at home and then Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough, Jaze Kabia the only scorer in South Yorkshire. Thus, this is their best run in this competition for 24 years, most-recently featuring in the quarter-finals in 1984. Concurrently, aiming to get back into the third-tier for the first time since 2004, the Mariners are sixth in EFL League Two, losing just one of their first 11, before two defeats in their last three, beaten 3-2 by Crewe Alexandra on Saturday. As attention turns back to the Carabao Cup, can Grimsby claim another Premier League scalp, or will Brentford prove to be too strong at Blundell Park?
Grimsby Town vs Brentford head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 59.
- Grimsby Town Wins: 30. Draws: 4. Brentford Wins: 25.
Brentford team news
Keith Andrews has named pretty strong sides in the EFL Cup so far, albeit they have faced Bournemouth and Aston Villa, so could he underestimate their fourth-tier hosts?
Well, back-up goalkeeper Hákon Valdimarsson will maintain his ever-present status in this competition and rightly so, having been the shootout hero in round three.
Out-field, if Andrews does want to freshen up his team, Ethan Pinnock, Rico Henry, Keane Lewis-Potter, Vitaly Janelt and second round scorer Fábio Carvalho are among those hoping to start.
Brentford predicted lineup vs Grimsby Town: (4-3-3): Valdimarsson; Kayode, van den Berg, Pinnock, Henry; Jensen, Janelt, Yarmolyuk; Lewis-Potter, Fábio Carvalho, Thiago.
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Igor Thiago scored his seventh goal of the season form the penalty spot on Saturday night, on target against Bournemouth in round two, so could he be the match-winner here too?
Grimsby vs Brentford prediction
We are backing Brentford for victory in Cleethorpes, albeit Grimsby will certainly be no pushovers, but the Bees' quality should see them advance at Blundell Park: Grimsby Town 1-2 Brentford.
Grimsby vs Brentford FAQs - Carabao Cup
How to watch Grimsby vs Brentford in the Carabao Cup on TV channel?
Grimsby Town vs Brentford in the Carabao Cup will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: Sky Sports+
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How to watch Grimsby vs Brentford in the Carabao Cup on live streaming?
Grimsby Town vs Brentford in the Carabao Cup will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: SkyGo & NOW TV.
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What is the date and kick-off time for Grimsby vs Brentford in the Carabao Cup?
Grimsby Town vs Brentford takes place on Tuesday 28 October 2025, with kick off at 19:45 (GMT), 15:45 (EDT) & 12:45 (PDT).