Manchester United suffered an embarrassing penalty defeat against League Two side Grimsby Town in the second round of the Carabao Cup 2025-26.
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The Red Devils began their new campaign of the 2025–26 season having yet to win in the Premier League, and on Wednesday, they suffered a historic defeat to Grimsby Town that saw them eliminated from the EFL Cup.
League Two side Grimsby Town were 2-0 up in the first half through goals from Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren. However, after the break, Ruben Amorim’s side responded and levelled the score with goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire, sending the tie to penalties.
In the penalty shootout, Grimsby beat Man United 12-11 on penalties, with Mbeumo missing the final spot kick. Grimsby Town’s historic win marks Manchester United’s worst elimination in their 65 years competing in the EFL Cup.
Grimsby Defeat Caps Miserable Start to United’s Season
Manchester United’s 2025/26 campaign has stumbled out of the gate. It opened with a 1–0 loss to Arsenal at Old Trafford in the Premier League, followed by a 1–1 draw at Craven Cottage against Fulham. Now, the pressure has intensified on Ruben Amorim after they crashed out of the Carabao Cup, losing on penalties to League Two side Grimsby Town at Blundell Park.
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