Manchester United suffered an embarrassing defeat on penalties at Grimsby (Nigel French/PA)
Manchester United suffered an embarrassing defeat on penalties at Grimsby (Nigel French/PA)
Grimsby Town have been fined by the EFL for fielding an ineligible player in their recent Carabao Cup victory over Manchester United.
The breach involved Clarke Oduor, whose registration was submitted one minute past the 12pm deadline on the day before the match.
Grimsby defeated Manchester United 12-11 in a penalty shoot-out after the match ended 2-2 in normal time.
The League Two club received a 20,000 fine, with 10,000 suspended until the end of the current season.
The EFL confirmed that Grimsby self-reported the error and that the non-compliance was not deemed deliberate.
### Grimsby Town fined for fielding ineligible player in shock cup win over Manchester United
Grimsby Town fined for fielding ineligible player in shock cup win over Manchester United
Grimsby Town fined for fielding ineligible player in shock cup win over Manchester United