Grimsby Town, a fourth-tier English football team, shocked Manchester United on 27 Aug 2025. The match ended 2-2 after regular time at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes. Grimsby took a 2-0 lead by halftime. Manchester United scored two late goals to equalize. The game went to a penalty shootout, where Grimsby won 12-11. This is the first time Manchester United lost to a fourth-tier team in a cup match. The match was part of the English League Cup second round. The result is seen as one of Manchester United's most embarrassing defeats. The crowd at Blundell Park was about 9,000. This loss leaves Manchester United without a win in their first three games this season. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 07:55 IST; source: link)