Grimsby 1-3 Blackpool in the EFL Cup, Round 1 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes (9,052 capacity).

Grimsby won 3, drew 1 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–D–W–W), scoring 12 and conceding 4.

Blackpool won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–L–W–W), scoring 4 and conceding 7.

The two sides have met 3 times: Grimsby 1 win, Blackpool 1, 1 draw.

Substitution, Grimsby Town. Kristian Lee Catchpole replaces Géza Turi.

Attempt saved. Cian Doyle (Grimsby Town) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Bailey Peacock-Farrell (Blackpool).

Corner, Grimsby Town. Conceded by Oliver Casey.

Foul by Iwan Morgan (Grimsby Town).

Bailey Peacock-Farrell (Blackpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Attempt blocked. Iwan Morgan (Grimsby Town) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Charles Vernam.

Géza Turi (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Foul by Zac Ashworth (Blackpool).

Substitution, Blackpool. George Honeyman replaces Jordan Brown.

Substitution, Blackpool. Andrew Lyons replaces Niall Ennis because of an injury.

Substitution, Blackpool. Leighton Clarkson replaces Karoy Anderson.

Attempt missed. Jordan Brown (Blackpool) right footed shot from outside the box is too high.

Foul by Charles Vernam (Grimsby Town).

Josh Bowler (Blackpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Andy Cook (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Foul by Zac Ashworth (Blackpool).

Offside, Grimsby Town. Josh Andrews is caught offside.

Charles Vernam (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Jordan Williams (Blackpool).

Substitution, Grimsby Town. Josh Andrews replaces Kieran Green.

Substitution, Grimsby Town. Cian Doyle replaces Jamie Walker.

Foul by Oliver Casey (Blackpool).

Christy Pym (Grimsby Town) wins a free kick in the defensive half.