Grimsby Town vs Wolverhampton: prediction, head-to-head and probable lineups – 15 February 2026
Grimsby
One of the standout ties of the FA Cup fourth round will take place on Sunday at Blundell Park in Grimsby, where the local side Grimsby Town hosts Wolverhampton Wanderers. Let’s take a closer look at the best bet for this clash, factoring in the hosts’ tricky form and their impressive home streak.
Match preview
Grimsby approach this historic fixture in excellent spirits. David Artell’s side are unbeaten since December 26, notching up seven wins and three draws, and in the FA Cup have seen off Ebbsfleet, Wealdstone, and Weston-super-Mare, scoring a combined 10 goals. In League Two, the Mariners sit eighth, just one point off the play-off zone. At home, they haven’t lost since December 13 and have conceded only 13 goals in 15 league outings.
Crucially, the atmosphere at Blundell Park traditionally turns these matches into a stern test for the favourites. Artell has built a disciplined back line and a flexible midfield where MacEachran dictates the tempo, while Andy Cook remains the primary threat inside the box.
Wolverhampton travel to Grimsby in a worrying situation. In the Premier League, Rob Edwards’ men are 18 points adrift of safety, and in their last outing, they snatched a draw against Nottingham Forest while allowing their opponents 35 shots on goal. Since November, Edwards has managed just two wins in 16 matches, and the Wolves have failed to score from open play in five straight games – since their emphatic FA Cup win over Shrewsbury (6-1).
Nevertheless, Wolves’ defence isn’t as hopeless as the stats suggest: they’ve only conceded more than twice per match against Manchester United and Chelsea. Rotation is expected, but even Wolves’ reserves should outclass the opposition, and the return of Andre plus Sam Johnstone’s presence in goal ought to provide greater stability.
Probable lineups
- Grimsby Town: Smith, Rodgers, Kachurri, McJannet, Staunton, MacEachran, Burns, Green, Walker, Sellers-Fleming, Cook.
- Wolverhampton: Johnstone, Doherty, S. Bueno, Krejci, Tchatchoua, A. Gomes, Andre, Möller Wolfe, Bellegarde, Mane, Arokodare.
Match facts and head-to-head
- Grimsby have won three consecutive matches in this FA Cup campaign, scoring 10 goals.
- Wolverhampton haven’t scored from open play in any of their last five matches across all competitions.
- Since Rob Edwards’ appointment, Wolves have collected only seven points from 15 Premier League games.
Prediction
Grimsby are riding an emotional high and are extremely strong at home, but the difference in individual quality remains vast. If Wolverhampton avoid complacency and field something close to their strongest XI, the visitors’ class should make the difference. Expect a hard-fought contest, but the Premier League side should prevail.
