Overview
- Grimsby led 2-0 through Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren at Blundell Park before late goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire forced penalties.
- A protracted shootout went deep into sudden death and finished 12-11 after Mbeumo missed, sending Grimsby through.
- The third-round draw sends Grimsby to Hillsborough to face Sheffield Wednesday, who advanced after a shootout win over Leeds in front of a boycott-hit crowd.
- Third-round ties are scheduled for the weeks commencing September 15 and September 22, according to organizers.
- Other notable fixtures include Liverpool vs Southampton and Newcastle vs Bradford, plus all-Premier League ties Brentford vs Aston Villa and Wolves vs Everton, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester City facing League One opponents.