Grimsby Fined £20k Over Ineligible Player

Grimsby Town
September 2025

Grimsby Town have been fined £20k for fielding Clarke Oduor in their Carabao Cup upset over Manchester United. The breach involved registering him one minute after the deadline. The EFL confirmed the error was not deliberate and imposed a suspended £10k fine until 2026. United’s elimination stands, with Grimsby advancing to face Sheffield Wednesday in round three despite fan calls for a replay.