Grimsby recover from two-goal deficit to beat Stafford on penalties in FA Cup
League Two Grimsby Town came back from two goals down against Stafford Rangers, the lowest-ranked team in the FA Cup first round, levelling at 3-3 before winning the penalty shootout 3-2 to reach the second round.
Grimsby Town recovered from a two-goal deficit against Stafford Rangers in the FA Cup first round, drawing level at 3-3 before winning the penalty shootout 3-2 to secure a place in the second round.
Stafford entered the tie as the lowest-ranked team in the first round, setting up a contest between the League Two side and the competition's biggest outsider in the round. Grimsby's comeback denied Stafford a notable cup upset.
The match finished level after Grimsby erased their two-goal disadvantage, sending the tie to a shootout. The League Two club converted its opportunity from the spot, prevailing 3-2 on penalties.
The result sends Grimsby into the second round, while Stafford's cup run ends in a shootout defeat after holding a two-goal lead. The article does not include further details on the goals, the scorers or the timing of the comeback.
Video highlights of the FA Cup first round are available to users in the UK only, according to the source. The article provides no additional information on post-match reaction or the second-round draw.
