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Wolves are back in FA Cup action on Sunday afternoon with an away trip to Grimsby Town
Wolves have been predicted to get knocked out by Grimsby Town in the FA Cup on Sunday afternoon by ex-Premier League player Chris Sutton. Rob Edwards’ side are in for a potentially tricky afternoon at Blundell Park. Their upcoming opponents are sat in 10th place in the League Two table as they eye an upset on their own patch.
David Artell’s men are only two points off the play-offs in the fourth tier. They have beaten non-league trio Ebbsfleet United, Wealdstone and Weston-super-Mare so far in the competition. The Mariners also beat Manchester United in the Carabao Cup at home earlier this season.
Chris Sutton shares Grimsby Town vs Wolves FA Cup score prediction
Wolves remain rock bottom of the Premier League table. They have won only once in the league this term and look well on their way to relegation to the Championship. The Midlands outfit are in the bottom three along with Burnley and West Ham.
Edwards was picked as their replacement for Vitor Pereira last year. He left Middlesbrough to take over at Molineux and it has since been a tough job for the 43-year-old. As well as Boro, he has also had spells in the past at Forest Green Rovers, Watford and Luton Town.
Wolves will see the FA Cup as someone they can realistically do well in and if they can see off Grimsby, they will only be two wins away from a trip to Wembley. Therefore, they are expected to take it seriously. Former Norwich City and Blackburn Rovers man Sutton has said, as per BBC Sport: “I know all about Grimsby because I was at Blundell Park for their Carabao Cup win over Manchester United earlier in the season.
“Could something similar happen again? Yes, definitely. There will be another cracking atmosphere and David Artell and his players will fancy another upset, I am sure of that. This is a horrible game for Wolves, but it is an important one for their manager Rob Edwards. He needs to find a way of getting through this tie, which is something Ruben Amorim could not do with United.
“Wolves have had a miserable season and they probably thought it couldn't get any worse - well it might. I think lightning might strike twice, and this game will end in a draw before Grimsby win the shootout, just like they did against Manchester United. Sutton's prediction: 1-1 after extra-time, Grimsby to win on penalties.”
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