'A throwback' - Wolves beat Grimsby in FA Cup mudbath

Premier League Wolves edge League Two Grimsby in an "old school cup tie" which provided an FA Cup "throwback".

15 Feb, 18:29 — 15 Feb, 18:44

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Why this matters

The FA Cup is renowned for its 'magic,' often pitting lower-league teams against top-tier clubs, creating classic 'cup tie' scenarios like this 'mudbath' encounter. For Wolves, this victory marks a significant historical achievement, as they've reached the fifth round in three consecutive seasons for the first time in over 40 years, highlighting their consistent performance in the competition.

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WolvesPremier League football club GrimsbyLeague Two football club FA CupEnglish football competition EdwardsWolves' coach or player

Coverage Timeline

First report: BBC · 15 Feb, 18:29|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 15m|Window: 15m

BBC15 Feb, 18:29First to report

'A throwback' - Wolves beat Grimsby in FA Cup mudbath

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Grimsby 0-1 Wolves: What Edwards said

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Yahoo6d ago

Grimsby 0-1 Wolves: What Edwards said

Wolves have reached the fifth round of the FA Cup in three consecutive seasons for the first time since doing so in 1978-79, 1979-80 and 1980-81. Wolves have lost just one of their last five away matches across all competitions (W1 D3), after losing 10 of their previous 11 on the road prior to this run (D1). Joao Gomes provided his first assist for Wolves since September 2025, putting an end to a 22-match run without one (v Everton in the League Cup).

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BBC6d ago