The EFL fined Grimsby Town for fielding an ineligible player, Clarke Oduor, in their dramatic Carabao Cup second-round victory over Manchester United.
The EFL has confirmed that Grimsby Town will meet Sheffield Wednesday in the Carabao Cup third round on Tuesday, September 16, ending Manchester United’s slim chances of a reprieve. United were eliminated from the competition in dramatic fashion after losing a penalty shootout to the League Two side last Wednesday evening, following an entertaining 2-2 draw at half time. Grimsby led 2-0 at Blundell Park, but the Reds rallied with goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire to force penalties.
The Mariners held their composure to defeat United 12-11 from the penalty spot, with Mbeumo missing the critical 26th opportunity, advancing the plucky fourth-tier team to the next round. However, on Tuesday morning, the EFL announced that Grimsby had been fined £20,000 for fielding an ineligible player during the match. Clarke Oduor, the lone Grimsby player who missed his penalty, was not registered in time for the game, and the Mariners later admitted the administrative blunder.
They must now pay £10,000, with the remaining £10,000 suspended until the end of the season. The Manchester Evening News understands that no replay or expulsion from the tournament is being considered.
The EFL has already released the matches for the third round of the Carabao Cup, which includes Grimsby, killing any prospect that United will be given a second opportunity.
The Mariners will meet Wednesday, who defeated Leeds United on penalties in the previous round, on Tuesday, September 16, at Hillsborough Stadium. Kick-off is at 7.45pm.
The EFL fined Grimsby Town for fielding an ineligible player, Clarke Oduor, in their dramatic Carabao Cup second-round victory over Manchester United.
The EFL has confirmed that Grimsby Town will meet Sheffield Wednesday in the Carabao Cup third round on Tuesday, September 16, ending Manchester United’s slim chances of a reprieve. United were eliminated from the competition in dramatic fashion after losing a penalty shootout to the League Two side last Wednesday evening, following an entertaining 2-2 draw at half time. Grimsby led 2-0 at Blundell Park, but the Reds rallied with goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire to force penalties.
The Mariners held their composure to defeat United 12-11 from the penalty spot, with Mbeumo missing the critical 26th opportunity, advancing the plucky fourth-tier team to the next round. However, on Tuesday morning, the EFL announced that Grimsby had been fined £20,000 for fielding an ineligible player during the match. Clarke Oduor, the lone Grimsby player who missed his penalty, was not registered in time for the game, and the Mariners later admitted the administrative blunder.
They must now pay £10,000, with the remaining £10,000 suspended until the end of the season. The Manchester Evening News understands that no replay or expulsion from the tournament is being considered.
The EFL has already released the matches for the third round of the Carabao Cup, which includes Grimsby, killing any prospect that United will be given a second opportunity.
The Mariners will meet Wednesday, who defeated Leeds United on penalties in the previous round, on Tuesday, September 16, at Hillsborough Stadium. Kick-off is at 7.45pm.
Following Grimsby’s penalty by the EFL, the club issued a statement: “Grimsby Town Football Club acknowledges today’s decision by the EFL regarding an error in the registration of Clarke Oduor ahead of our Carabao Cup Round Two fixture against Manchester United.”
Oduor’s registration was submitted to the EFL one minute after the deadline, and the club was unable to detect the error immediately due to a computer fault at Grimsby.
“We acknowledge the penalties imposed and fully understand the necessity of following competition rules and regulations. This error was not intentional, and the club acted transparently by self-reporting the breach as soon as it became apparent.
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