Global FootballUpdated November 8

Grimsby wins shootout to reach FA Cup second round.

Stafford Rangers entered the FA Cup first round as its lowest-ranked side, yet had Grimsby Town two goals behind. Grimsby fought back to level the tie at 3-3, so the comeback only got them to a shootout. There, Grimsby won 3-2 to book a place in the second round. After clawing back to level, it still had one more hurdle before the cup run could continue.

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