Back at Blundell Park for a 3pm kick-off, the Mariners return to Sky Bet League Two action this afternoon as we host Barrow AFC in what promises to be another important home fixture.
Town head into the game buoyed by Tuesday’s late victory at Fleetwood Town, looking to carry that momentum into the weekend and continue their push in the race for the play-off places. With consistency key at this stage of the season, David Artell’s side will be focused on a strong performance and securing all three points in front of the home crowd.
With plenty on the line and the Mariners unbeaten in nine at Blundell Park, supporters can once again play a crucial role in driving the team forward.
Ahead of kick-off, Head Coach David Artell shared his thoughts in the pre-match press conference:
Opening Times
10am: Ticket Office & Club Shop opens
12pm: The Fan Zone and Lower Bar open to supporters
1:30pm: Turnstiles open
3pm: Kick Off
Ticket News
6,500 home tickets have been sold for this fixture, with seats around the ground still available but limited. You can purchase online or from the Ticket Office, which will be open until kick-off.
We’d like to remind fans to enter Blundell Park by the entrance stated on their ticket to avoid any delays.
Odd Socks For World Down Syndrome Day
Tomorrow, we are proud to mark World Down Syndrome Day, an important global event celebrated on 21st March in recognition of the third copy of the 21st chromosome that causes Down syndrome.
As part of the celebrations, members of the North East Lincolnshire Down Syndrome Support Group will take to the pitch for a fun penalty shootout, giving them a chance to shine in front of the Mariners faithful and be part of the matchday excitement.
Supporters are encouraged to join in by wearing odd socks on the day, representing the “extra chromosome” and sparking conversations to raise awareness and support for those with Down syndrome. Fans can also get involved through our “Show Us Your Socks” campaign, sharing photos of their odd socks on social media and tagging Grimsby Town, with images featured on the club’s channels.
The club shop will also be supporting the North East Lincolnshire Down Syndrome Association on Odd Sock Day, selling socks for £2 per pair, with half of all proceeds donated to the charity.
Icelandic Walking Football Team Visit
Grimsby Town Corinthians Walking Football Club are set to welcome a special visiting squad from Knattspyrnufélagið Þróttur (Throttur FC), Iceland, for an action-packed weekend of walking football and fundraising.
The visit highlights the growing popularity of walking football and the community spirit at the heart of the sport.
The Icelandic team will arrive at Blundell Park tomorrow, giving players and staff a chance to experience the Mariners’ home ground. For many of the visitors, attending a Grimsby Town match has been a lifelong dream. In a gesture of friendship, Þróttur Old Boys will present a signed jersey to Grimsby Town, marking a special shirt exchange between the two clubs.
Big Red Rising Stars Programme
Along with Big Red, we are proud to support the Rising Stars Programme for 2026 – a special community initiative celebrating children across our local schools who demonstrate excellent attendance, positive behaviour and make a meaningful contribution to their school or community.
These young people are true role models, and this programme is all about recognising and rewarding their efforts.
Building on the success of previous years, which saw more than 70 children celebrated at Blundell Park, the 2026 programme is bigger than ever. We are delighted to have already collaborated with 14 local schools, who have carefully selected the pupils receiving this reward in recognition of their fantastic achievements.
This year, we have shared 140 pairs of tickets, giving 140 children the opportunity to be recognised and celebrated at Grimsby Town. These children will be in attendance in the Osmond Stand for tomorrow’s game.
Mighty Mariner
Mighty Mariner will be around the ground with his selfie frame from 2pm onward and will be available for photos with supporters.
Mariners TV
Tomorrow afternoon’s game is being streamed on Mariners TV for supporters who live overseas. Click here to purchase a match pass.
Half Time Bonanza
The Half Time Bonanza is Grimsby Town’s instant cash prize draw where supporters can win up to £750!
Tickets cost just £1 each and are sold all around the ground on a matchday. The draw takes place on the pitch at half-time, and the winning numbers will be announced by the stadium announcer.
Travel Info
Stadium Address:
Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7PY.
By Car
Follow signs for Grimsby via the M180, continuing as it becomes the A180. Blundell Park is located adjacent to the McDonald’s Drive-Thru on Grimsby Road.
Supporter and team coaches should turn off Grimsby Road onto Tiverton Street and will be parked along Harrington Street.
By Train
The nearest station is Cleethorpes, approximately a 20-minute walk. Upon exiting, turn right and follow the High Street until reaching Blundell Park on your right.
By Bus
Stagecoach services stop directly outside Blundell Park. Matchday services include route 3.
Timetables are available by clicking HERE.
Parking
Parking near the stadium is extremely limited. Supporters are encouraged to arrive early and use street parking where available, noting that some surrounding areas operate matchday restrictions.
Matchday Info
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Food Choices
A wide selection of hot food, snacks and drinks will be available from kiosks around the ground.
External Food Vendors For This Fixture
- Lower Ramsdens Home Interiors – Food Dudes
- Upper Ramsdens Home Interiors – Sharkey’s
- Pontoon – The Hot Dogs
- Technical Absorbents Stand – Cooky Cooks
- Osmond Corner – Dave at No. 1
- Osmond Behind the Goal – Hattricks
Matchday Programme
The latest edition of our award-winning programme, The Mariner, will be on sale for £3 at outlets around the ground and in the Club Shop. We are delighted to confirm that programme sellers around the ground will be able to take both cash and card payments for this fixture.
This week’s issue features:
- An exclusive interview with Jaze Kabia
- Columns from David Artell and Polly Bancroft
- Updates from our Women’s Team, Youth Team, Grimsby Town Foundation, Mariners Trust, and Disabled Supporters Club
Club Shop
The Club Shop will be open from 10am until kick-off, and provides the perfect opportunity to grab some Mariners gifts. Available are our brand new GTFC Crested Flags, along with a wide range of clothing and merchandise.
Reporting & Safeguarding
We believe that football is a game for everyone, everywhere and we are proud of the welcoming atmosphere that you create at Blundell Park every matchday. However, every season, there are hundreds of reports of discrimination across the game and likely more that go unrecorded.
We would like to reiterate our zero-tolerance policy to any form of discrimination, anti-social behaviour, sexual harassment and abuse of any kind at Blundell Park.
You can report any discrimination directly to the Club by texting 07926575610 on matchdays, alerting your nearest steward or completing this short online form.
Matchday Contacts
David White, Facilities Manager & Safety Officer – [email protected]
Graham Hackney, Supporter Liaison Officer – [email protected]
Amanda Jane Stephenson, Disabled Liaison Officer – [email protected]
Vikki Harries, Lead Designated Safeguarding Officer – [email protected]
You can also Tweet @GTFC_SLO on X or message the Club on our social media channels.
We are always looking for supporter feedback on the matchday experience, you can contact the Club by emailing [email protected].
First Time Fans
If tomorrow afternoon is someone’s first game, just contact [email protected] and we’ll provide you with a complimentary certificate.
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