Wolverhampton Wanderers narrowly defeated Grimsby Town 1-0 in a gripping FA Cup fourth-round encounter, with Santiago Bueno’s second-half strike proving decisive.
The atmosphere at Blundell Park was electric for this classic 'David vs. Goliath' FA Cup tie on February 15, 2026. League Two Grimsby aimed to upset their Premier League visitors, Wolves, in front of a passionate home crowd.
The first half unfolded as a physical contest, marked by robust challenges across the pitch. Wolves defender Yerson Mosquera received the game's first yellow card in the 29th minute for a foul.
Grimsby responded with a booking of their own just five minutes later when C. McJannet was shown a yellow card. The intensity of the match was clear for all to see.
Wolves midfielder André also earned a yellow card in the 36th minute, highlighting the combative nature of the opening period. Despite the bookings, neither side managed to break the deadlock before the interval.
Both teams entered halftime with the score at 0-0, leaving the tie finely poised. Grimsby’s defence had held firm, while Wolves needed to find more penetration to unlock their resilient League Two opponents.
