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Grimsby fight back from two goals down to edge Stafford on penalties

Grimsby fight back from two goals down to edge Stafford on penalties
BBC Sport Sunday 08 November 2026, 17:00 UTC 1 min read
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League Two side Grimsby Town recover from a two-goal deficit against the FA Cup first round's lowest-ranked team, Stafford Rangers. Grimsby battled back to level the tie at 3-3 before winning 3-2 in the penalty shootout to book their place in the second round.

League Two side Grimsby Town recover from a two-goal deficit against the FA Cup first round's lowest-ranked team, Stafford Rangers. Grimsby battled back to level the tie at 3-3 before winning 3-2 in the penalty shootout to book their place in the second round.
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