Grimsby Town fined £20,000 for ineligible player in Carabao Cup win over Man Utd

Grimsby Town have been fined £20,000 by the EFL for fielding an ineligible player, Clarke Oduor, in their shock Carabao Cup second-round victory over Manchester United. The club submitted Oduor's registration one minute late, missing the 12:00 pm deadline by seconds, but self-reported the mistake shortly after the match. Despite the breach, Grimsby's historic 12-11 penalty shootout win stands, and Manchester United will not be reinstated in the competition. The fine includes £10,000 suspended until the end of the 2025/26 season, contingent on no repeat infractions. Grimsby acknowledged the error was unintentional, citing a computer problem, and have since reviewed and strengthened their registration procedures to prevent future mistakes. The club will face further penalties if similar breaches occur during the current season.