Grimsby Town, a League Two contestant club, aka the fourth caste of the English League, made a surprise and history in the FA Cup. The fifth round of the 2022-2023 FA Cup is the stage for Grimsby Town to make a magical move. The Premier League fourth caste club successfully secured a ticket to the quarter-finals after picking up a 2-1 victory at the headquarters of the Premier League contestants, Southampton, Wednesday (1/3/2023) local time.
A pair of Gavan Holohan penalties created a historic milestone for Grimsby. Southampton’s goal via Duje Caleta-Car, in the end, was not enough to stop Grimsby’s historic move.
In addition, Grimsby have beaten opponents from a higher division five times in the 2022-2023 FA Cup. The opponents they are facing are clearly like giants for Grimsby, who are now “only” sitting on the 16th in the League Two standings.
Before getting rid of Southampton (Premier League), Grimsby, who is synonymous with the fish balloon mascot “Harry the Haddock”, beats Plymouth Argyle (League One/third caste), Cambridge United (League One), Burton Albion (League One), and Luton Town (Championship)/second caste). This is the first time in the history of the FA Cup, where a team has been able to beat opponents from a higher division five times in a row.
Grimsby finally succeeded in stepping into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. Moreover, they will again serve Premier League contestants, Brighton & Hove Albion. Grimsby has not been in the elite ranks of the eight best teams in the FA Cup competition for a very long time. They last did it in 1939!
Therefore, it is only natural that Grimsby’s achievements this season are greeted with extraordinary joy. Recorded, as many as 4,200 Grimsby fans visited Southampton to support the team’s struggles.
Don’t forget that the loyal Grimsby fans brought the fish balloon “Harry the Haddock” which is their trademark. At the moment of celebration of the victory over Southampton, the fish balloon was so proudly waved by Grimsby defender, Anthony Glennon. Anthony Glennon was so total in celebrating. He also wore a fish-faced mask when he celebrated his victory.
