4th-tier Grimsby loses to Brentford to end impressive run in League Cup. Wrexham knocked out

By: The Associated Press Posted: 6:27 PM CDT Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025

LONDON (AP) — Fourth-tier Grimsby's impressive run in the English League Cup came to an end with a thrashing by Premier League team Brentford on Tuesday.

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LONDON (AP) — Fourth-tier Grimsby's impressive run in the English League Cup came to an end with a thrashing by Premier League team Brentford on Tuesday.

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LONDON (AP) — Fourth-tier Grimsby’s impressive run in the English League Cup came to an end with a thrashing by Premier League team Brentford on Tuesday.

Brentford won 5-0 at Blundell Park, the scene of Manchester United’s stunning loss to Grimsby in the second round in August.

Grimsby then beat second-tier Sheffield Wednesday in the third round but got overwhelmed by Brentford, which had five different scorers — Mathias Jensen, Keane Lewis-Potter, Reiss Nelson, Fabio Carvalho and Nathan Collins.

Brentford's Fabio Carvalho, second right, celebrates scoring with teammates during the English League Cup fourth round soccer match between Grimsby Town and Brentford in Grimsby, England, Tuesday Oct. 28, 2025. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)

Fulham became the second Premier League club to advance by beating third-tier Wycombe Wanderers 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.

Wrexham, the team owned by Hollywood celebrities Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, missed out on making the last eight after losing 2-1 at home to fellow Welsh team Cardiff City.

The other five last-16 matches are on Wednesday, including defending champion Newcastle at home to Tottenham, Liverpool hosting Crystal Palace and Premier League leader Arsenal at home to Brighton.