Grimsby Town’s manager, David Artell, commented that the 2-1 victory over Carlisle United “flattered” the opposition, suggesting that the scoreline did not fully reflect Grimsby’s dominance during the match. citeturn0search0
In the game held on February 8, 2025, at Blundell Park, Carlisle took an early lead through Sam Lavelle’s header in the fifth minute. However, Grimsby equalized in the 63rd minute with a goal from Justin Obikwu and secured the win with an 83rd-minute penalty converted by Danny Rose. citeturn0search5
This match marked the debut of Mark Hughes as Carlisle United’s manager. Despite the loss, Hughes expressed encouragement by his team’s effort and energy, noting that they implemented new strategies despite limited preparation time. citeturn0news13
The defeat leaves Carlisle United at the bottom of the League Two table, intensifying their relegation battle. Grimsby Town, on the other hand, continues to push towards the playoff positions.
In the match between Grimsby Town and Carlisle United on February 8, 2025, Danny Rose scored the winning goal for Grimsby by converting a penalty in the 83rd minute. citeturn0search3
