fourth division Grimsby Town is the first club in the 152-year history of the FA Cups eliminated five higher-class teams and wants to cause another sensation on Sunday (03/19/2023).
Grimsby is a port city on the north east coast of England. It was one of the most important ports in the world up until the years after the Second World War, but it has recently lost much of its importance – in contrast to the local football club.
Fourth division side Grimsby Town have already made history in the FA Cup, which has been held since 1871, and want to add another chapter to this record. And all of England is looking forward to a possible sequel.
For first division side Southampton, Grimsby was the last stop in the round of 16
In the end, the “Mariners” in the round of 16 2-1 at FC Southampton, now it’s on Sunday (3:15 p.m.) at Brighton & Hove Albion again against a club from the Premier League. The hosts are level on points with the FC Liverpool just behind the European Cup ranks and are the big favorite.
But this role has long been a habit for the blatant outsider. Team manager Paul Hurst once again relies on the morale of his squad: “I’m really happy with the attitude of the team. Whether it’s a league game or training, nobody has been saving their energy for the Brighton game lately.”said the 48-year-old.
Thousands of “Grimbarians” make their way to Brighton
The cup successes of the “Mariners” have created a long-missed spirit of optimism in Bremerhaven’s partner city. And so, as against Southampton, thousands of “Grimbarians” 300 kilometers away Falmer Stadium to board from Brighton. And swing countless gray plastic fish – with the hope of the next football fairy tale.
