The draw for the Carabao Cup third round has delivered a dream fixture for lower-league Grimsby Town, who will travel to the Theatre of Dreams to face Premier League giants Manchester United.
In a classic cup tie that pits the 12-time winners against the League Two underdogs, the Mariners will make the trip to Old Trafford in the week commencing November 7th. The match represents a monumental occasion for the fourth-tier club and their travelling supporters.
United, under new manager Erik ten Hag, enter the competition at this stage alongside the other seven European qualifiers. They will be heavy favourites against a side currently sitting 13th in England's fourth division.
Grimsby earned their place in the third round with a impressive and dramatic penalty shootout victory over Championship side Nottingham Forest, showcasing the magic of the cup that this fixture now embodies.
The draw, conducted live on Sky Sports, also threw up several other all-Premier League clashes, making United's tie against lower-league opposition a standout narrative. All eyes will be on whether Paul Hurst's side can pull off one of the greatest cup shocks in recent memory.
