Grimsby Town fined for breach during stunning win over Manchester United

FootballSports
2 Sep 2025 • 7:16 PM MYT
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  • Grimsby Town have been fined by the EFL for fielding an ineligible player in their recent Carabao Cup victory over Manchester United.
  • The breach involved Clarke Oduor, whose registration was submitted one minute past the 12pm deadline on the day before the match.
  • Grimsby defeated Manchester United 12-11 in a penalty shoot-out after the match ended 2-2 in normal time.
  • The League Two club received a 20,000 fine, with 10,000 suspended until the end of the current season.
  • The EFL confirmed that Grimsby self-reported the error and that the non-compliance was not deemed deliberate.

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