In the biggest shock of the young 2025\u201326 season, Grimsby Town eliminated Manchester United from the Carabao Cup in the second round.<\/p>\n
The League Two outfit\u2014English football\u2019s fourth division\u2014were stellar against the Man Utd<\/a>. However, after squandering a two-goal lead, they had to wait until the 26th kick of a penalty shootout to complete the upset<\/a>. It was the first time since 2014 that the Red Devils were eliminated in the second round.<\/p>\n Goalkeeper Christy Pym denied a would be game-winning penalty from Matheus Cunha early in the shootout and was unquestionably one of the heroes of the night. Following the match, though, he admitted to mixed feelings in a hilarious post-match interview.<\/p>\n \u201cYeah it\u2019s not sunk in yet [the win]. I\u2019m a Man United fan so I\u2019m half fuming a little bit,\u201d Pym said. \u201cNights like this are what you play football for.\u201d<\/p>\n “I’m a Man United fan so I’m half fuming to be honest” \ud83d\ude02<\/p>\n Christy Pym and Charles Vernam react to a historic win for Grimsby Town \ud83d\ude0d pic.twitter.com\/ViJned0y8P<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) August 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Despite conceding two late goals that sent the tie to penalties, Pym was brilliant against the team he supports. The Grimsby goalkeeper finished the match with seven saves, including some truly spectacular ones. Yet, he still isn\u2019t fully pleased with his performance at the end.<\/p>\n \u201cI should\u2019ve done a little bit better [in the penalty shootout], shouldn\u2019t I? I got one save that kept us in it and then the boys did the rest. They were brilliant.\u201d<\/p>\n In their first meeting against Man Utd since 1948, Grimsby Town emerged victorious on a night that will go down in club history.<\/p>\n Grimsby now moves on to the third round of the Carabao Cup<\/a> where they\u2019ll face Championship side Sheffield Wednesday. The match will take place between September 15\u201322<\/a>.<\/p>\n READ THE LATEST SOCCER NEWS, TRANSFER RUMORS AND MATCH REACTION