The EFL Trophy match between Barnsley and Grimsby Town will take place at Oakwell Stadium on Wednesday at 12:00 am IST.
Barnsley, a team from League One, will aim to kick off their EFL Trophy Northern Group F journey with a victory as they face Grimsby Town on Tuesday night. Barnsley’s recent success includes a 2-0 win against Cheltenham Town last Saturday, whereas Grimsby also secured a 2-0 victory against Gillingham in League Two on the same day.
Barnsley finished fourth in League One last season, earning a playoff spot but ultimately losing to Sheffield Wednesday in the final. They aim to contend for promotion to the Championship and have started the 2023-24 League One season well, securing 10 points in six matches to hold the eighth position. Neill Collins’s team comes into this fixture with consecutive wins against Wigan Athletic and Cheltenham Town but faced an early exit from the EFL Cup, losing on penalties to Tranmere Rovers in the first round. The EFL Trophy isn’t their top priority this season, although they won it in 2015-16, defeating Oxford United in the final. Barnsley hasn’t beaten Grimsby since March 2001, suffering a 6-1 defeat in their last encounter in February 2004.
Grimsby, on the other hand, head into this match fresh from a 2-0 League Two victory over Gillingham, courtesy of goals by Niall Maher and Gavan Holohan. Their League Two campaign has yielded nine points from six games, placing them 12th in the standings. Additionally, Grimsby has already commenced their EFL Trophy Northern Group F journey. They faced Manchester City Under-21s in their group opener on August 29, resulting in a 2-2 draw followed by a 4-2 penalty shootout victory for Brian Barry-Murphy’s squad. Currently, Manchester City Under-21s lead the group with two points, while Paul Hurst’s side follows with one point. This underscores the significance of obtaining a favorable outcome in this upcoming fixture. Grimsby boasts two previous EFL Trophy victories, with their most recent triumph occurring in the 1997-98 season when they secured a 2-1 win against Bournemouth in the final.
Barnsley probable starting lineup: Killip, Williams, Lopata, Shepherd, Cotter, Kane, Russell, Winfield, Chapman, McAtee, Watters
Grimsby Town probable starting lineup: Cartwright, Efete, Mullarkey, Maher, Driscoll-Glennon, Gnahoua, Andrews, Hunt, Khouri, Vernam, Pyke
Barnsley
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Cheltenham | 2-0 (W) |
| Wigan | 2-0 (W) |
| Oxford United | 1-3 (L) |
| Peterborough | 1-3 (L) |
| Bristol Rovers | 1-1 (D) |
Grimsby
| Opponents | Score |
|---|---|
| Gillingham | 2-0 (W) |
| Manchester City U21 | 2-3 (L) |
| Walsall | 1-1 (D) |
| Mansfield | 1-1 (D) |
| Salford | 2-0 (W) |
| Last 5 matches- results | Score |
|---|---|
| Grimsby beat Barnsley | 1-2 |
| Barnsley beat Grimsby | 5-1 |
| Grimsby beat Barnsley | 1-6 |
| Barnsley draw Grimsby | 0-0 |
| Barnsley draw Grimsby | 0-0 |
The EFL Trophy match between Barnsley and Grimsby Town will take place at Oakwell Stadium on Wednesday at 12:00 am IST.
| Barnsley vs Grimsby Town | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Date | September 6 |
| Venue | Oakwell Stadium |
| Kickoff time in UK | 7:30 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 12:00 am (Wednesday) |
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