Overview

• Grimsby led 2-0 at Blundell Park through Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren before late goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire forced penalties.
• The shootout lasted 18 minutes and finished 12-11, with Mbeumo hitting the crossbar on his second attempt after Matheus Cunha had earlier missed.
• Ruben Amorim said Grimsby were the only team on the pitch, called his players completely lost, and told fans he was sorry.
• Match reports highlighted errors from goalkeeper André Onana on both first-half goals that put United in a deep hole.
• Grimsby goalkeeper Christy Pym, a United supporter, said he was half-fuming despite the win, while manager David Artell hailed a terrific night for the club as fan anger toward Amorim escalated online.