Match preview
Grimsby host Blackpool in League Cup round of 128 clash
Grimsby welcome Blackpool to Blundell Park for a League Cup round of 128 tie on 8 August. The home side have alternated between heavy wins and defeats in their last five outings, most recently losing 0-5 to Brentford after beating Ebbsfleet United, Wealdstone and Weston-super-Mare in succession.
AI-assisted match preview written from official match data.
Blackpool arrive having lost their opening two matches in this run, against Lincoln and Ipswich, before recovering with a draw against Lincoln and wins over Carlisle and Scunthorpe. That upturn, three unbeaten results in their last three, offers some momentum heading into this tie away from home.
Grimsby's recent form reads LWWWL, a sequence bookended by defeats either side of three straight victories, while Blackpool's LLDWW shows a side building form after a slow start to their last five games.
Grimsby's form has swung between big wins and heavy defeats, whereas Blackpool have gone unbeaten in their last three matches after opening with back-to-back losses.
Grimsby meet Blackpool in the League Cup (Round of 128). Kick-off is Saturday, 8 August 2026, 14:00 UTC at Blundell Park.
Team pages: Grimsby · Blackpool · League Cup
Pre-match read
Under 4.5 Cards. League base rate: 26% over 4.5 cards On the other hand: Team cards identity — Grimsby's games have gone over 4.5 cards in 0% of their last 14 and Blackpool's in 37% of their last 38, against a lea
Over 9.5 Corners. League base rate: 54% over 9.5 corners
Home rated 1491 vs 1414 — 0.69 expected score Blackpool struggling away — only 20% wins (last 10) Home on 174 days rest; Away on 160 Away scored in 90% of recent away matches
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: kickoff time and matchday details for Grimsby vs Blackpool, the head-to-head record and recent form, stats-based pre-match analysis, confirmed lineups about an hour before kick-off — then the live score, goal clips and video highlights once this League Cup fixture kicks off.
- Live score updates and a goal-by-goal timeline once play begins.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Confirmed starting lineups, usually about an hour before kick-off.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Explore more on the Grimsby and Blackpool team pages or the League Cup page.
Quick answers
›What time does Grimsby vs Blackpool kick off?
Kick-off is Saturday, 8 August 2026, 14:00 UTC at Blundell Park, a League Cup fixture.
›Where can I watch Grimsby vs Blackpool goal clips and highlights?
Goal clips and match highlights will be published on this page — each goal video is added shortly after it goes in, with highlights after full-time.