{"id":658674,"date":"2025-08-27T13:30:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T17:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=658674"},"modified":"2025-08-28T05:34:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T09:34:27","slug":"manchester-united-grimsby-confirmed-lineups-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2025\/08\/27\/manchester-united-grimsby-confirmed-lineups-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester United vs Grimsby Confirmed Lineups for August 27"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>These are the confirmed lineups for Manchester United vs Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup second round. The Red Devils have been winless in their two Premier League outings so far but should have a chance to rotate and earn some momentum against League Two opposition. With one of the easier draws of any top side, there is some pressure to get a result here.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2025\/08\/26\/wrexham-vs-preston-confirmed-efl-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Wrexham vs Preston Confirmed Lineups for EFL Cup Tie<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Manchester United vs Grimsby Confirmed Lineups for EFL Cup<\/h2>\n<h3>Manchester United Team News<\/h3>\n<p>Andre Onana starts with a back line of Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Ayden Heaven, Tyler Fredricson, and Patrick Dorgu. Kobbie Mainoo starts in midfield with Manuel Ugarte while Amad and Matheus Cunha support Benjamin Sesko in his first start.<\/p>\n<h3>Notable Changes<\/h3>\n<p>While the core has some of the usual names like Maguire for veteran presence and Cunha for his attacking ability, there are some changes as Onana gets the starting goalkeeper spot back and young players like Mainoo, Heaven, and Fredricson get their chance to impress.<\/p>\n<h3>Ones to Watch<\/h3>\n<p>All eyes can only be on one place as Sesko gets a big chance to make an early impression. He will be looking to get off the ground and nab an early goal to prove that he is the real deal following his big money move.<\/p>\n<h3>Grimsby Town Team News<\/h3>\n<p>Christy Pym starts in goal with Jayden Sweeney, Cameron McJannett, Tyrell Warren, Harry Rodgers, George McEachran, Kieran Green, Evan Khouri, Charles Vernan, Darragh Burnes, and Cameron Gardner.<\/p>\n<h3>Grimsby Squad<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Christy Pym<\/li>\n<li>Seb Auton<\/li>\n<li>Jayden Sweeney<\/li>\n<li>Harry Rodgers<\/li>\n<li>Sam Lavelle<\/li>\n<li>Reece Staunton<\/li>\n<li>Cameron McJannett<\/li>\n<li>Tyrell Warren<\/li>\n<li>Doug Tharme<\/li>\n<li>Matty Carson<\/li>\n<li>Kieran Green<\/li>\n<li>Evan Khouri<\/li>\n<li>Geza David Turi<\/li>\n<li>Darragh Burns<\/li>\n<li>Zak Gilsenan<\/li>\n<li>George McEachran<\/li>\n<li>Henry Brown<\/li>\n<li>Jude Soonup-Bell<\/li>\n<li>Jamie Walker<\/li>\n<li>Jake Kabia<\/li>\n<li>Jason Dadi Svanthorsson<\/li>\n<li>Jutin Amaluzor<\/li>\n<li>Cameron Gardner<\/li>\n<li>Charles Vernam<\/li>\n<li>Danny Rose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(squad details <a href=\"https:\/\/gtfc.co.uk\/first-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">via<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3>Manchester United Squad<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Altay Bayindir<\/li>\n<li>Tom Heaton<\/li>\n<li>Andre Onana<\/li>\n<li>Diogo Dalot<\/li>\n<li>Noussair Mazraoui<\/li>\n<li>Matthijs de Ligt<\/li>\n<li>Harry Maguire<\/li>\n<li>Lisandro Martinez<\/li>\n<li>Tyrell Malacia<\/li>\n<li>Patrick Dorgu<\/li>\n<li>Leny Yoro<\/li>\n<li>Luke Shaw<\/li>\n<li>Ayden Heaven<\/li>\n<li>Tyler Ferecison<\/li>\n<li>Diego Leon<\/li>\n<li>Harry Amass<\/li>\n<li>Mason Mount<\/li>\n<li>Bruno Fernandes<\/li>\n<li>Casemiro<\/li>\n<li>Manuel Ugarte<\/li>\n<li>Kobbie Mainoo<\/li>\n<li>Jadon Sancho<\/li>\n<li>Rasmus Hojlund<\/li>\n<li>Matheus Cunha<\/li>\n<li>Joshua Zirkzee<\/li>\n<li>Amad Diallo<\/li>\n<li>Alejandro Garnacho<\/li>\n<li>Bryan Mbuemo<\/li>\n<li>Antony<\/li>\n<li>Benjamin Sesko<\/li>\n<li>Chido Obi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(information based on Premier League squad, no travelling squad provided as of writing for this clash)<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned for the Manchester United vs Grimsby confirmed lineups. There will be news as well as discussions on who started, who missed out, and what tactical changes the managers could make. Be sure to keep an eye on this one to see how the Red Devils rotate and who impresses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These are the confirmed lineups for Manchester United vs Grimsby Town in the EFL Cup second round. The Red Devils have been winless in their two Premier League outings so far but should have a chance to rotate and earn some momentum against League Two opposition. 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