Fleetwood Town face a trip to Blundell Park this Saturday for a Sky Bet League Two fixture against Grimsby Town. The match, reported by Grimsby Town Football Club, is the third game of the 2026/27 campaign for both sides, kicking off at 3pm.
Grimsby have started the season strongly, sitting 9th in League Two with four points from two games. Their record shows one win and one draw, with a single goal scored and none conceded for a +1 goal difference. They are currently two points behind the early leaders, Barnet. The Mariners beat Exeter City 1-0 at home on the opening day, with Harvey Rodgers scoring from a Charles Vernam corner, before a 0-0 draw away at Walsall.
What is the matchday information for fans?
Turnstiles at Blundell Park in Cleethorpes open at 1:30pm for the 3pm kick-off. The Lower Bar opens earlier at 12pm, while the Ticket Office and Club Shop are open from 9am. A significant 7,010 home tickets have already been sold, with limited numbers still available. The match sponsor is Nor-Lait Promotions. The Fan Zone will not be in operation for this fixture.
There will be plenty of activity around the ground. Mighty Mariner will be present with a selfie frame from 1:30pm. A Mighty Mariners Half-Time Penalty Shootout is scheduled for two children, with a maximum age of 14. The Half Time Bonanza cash prize draw offers a top prize of £750, with tickets costing £1. A food bank collection for We Are One and The Rock Foundation will be taking place.
How can supporters travel to the game?
Parking near the stadium is described as extremely limited. The nearest train station is Cleethorpes, which is approximately a 20-minute walk from Blundell Park. Stagecoach bus route 3 stops directly outside the ground. External food vendors confirmed for the day include Food Dudes, Sharkey's, The Hot Dogs, Cooky Cooks, Hatricks, and Dave at No.1.
The matchday programme, The Mariner, is priced at £3. This edition features an interview with new Grimsby signing Sonny Finch, a feature on Fleetwood Town, a deep dive on club legend Clive Mendonca, and columns from manager David Artell and Polly Bancroft. The Club Shop will be open from 9am until kick-off.
Who are the key figures for Fleetwood Town?
Fleetwood Town are led by manager Matt Lawlor, whose contract runs until the end of the 2027/28 season. His assistant head coach is Nathan Pond, a former Grimsby Town defender. The Cod Army were founded in 1997 and achieved their highest-ever league finish of 4th in League One during the 2016/17 season. They finished 15th in League Two last campaign. You can view their full squad details on our squad page.
Grimsby Town are managed by David Artell. The club operates a zero-tolerance policy on discrimination, anti-social behaviour, sexual harassment, and abuse. Matchday contacts include Facilities Manager & Safety Officer David White, Supporter Liaison Officer Graham Hackney, Disabled Liaison Officer Amanda Jane Stephenson, and Lead Designated Safeguarding Officer Vikki Harries. First-time fans can obtain a complimentary certificate by contacting fran@gtfc.co.uk.
This early-season encounter presents a test for Fleetwood against a defensively solid Grimsby side. With the Mariners yet to concede and looking to close the gap at the top of the standings, Fleetwood will need to find a way through a stubborn backline. The outcome will shape the early narrative for both clubs in the 2026/27 season.
