By Inside Grimsby Town’s biggest game of the season!
As we patiently wait for the big day to arrive, how about we rewind the clock and analyse the occasion?
After a turbulent season of emphatic victories and frustrating defeats, the Mariners find themselves 90 minutes away from promotion, following their heart-breaking relegation in the 20/21 campaign.
An inform Solihull Moors will meet the Black and White Army in the final thanks to a 3-1 comeback victory against Chesterfield.
Unlike the previous two fixtures within Towns play-off journey, the Moors have claimed all six points against the Mariners this season, a statistic that highlights the challenging task ahead.
- 23 November – Solihull Moors vs. Grimsby Town – 2-0
- 22 March – Grimsby Town vs. Solihull Moors – 1-2
Although the Moors will provide a different challenge from previous opposition, Grimsby, coming off the back of two incredible victories, will continue to dig deep.
John McAtee starred in the nine-goal thriller at Wrexham, his goal on the 15th minute suggested their aggressive intent. Meanwhile, captain Luke Waterfall’s brace evidenced why he was selected as Towns player of the year.
Additionally, gaffer Paul Hurst will be spoilt for choice up front as Dieseruvwe continues to dazzle in front of goal.
The striker, on loan from Tranmere Rovers, bagged a hat-trick for the Mariners in the final game of the regular season, scored the winning goal at Meadow Lane in the play-off eliminator, and grabbed one of five goals in the semi-final! – five goals in three games! Very impressive.
Solihull Moors recorded the best win-loss record in the National League this season, winning 25 and conceding just 7 defeats. However, their draw ratio eradicated any chance of instant promotion, a notion that indicates they are not ‘invincible’.
Of course, the play-off final is a one-off fixture, a game that comes down to motivation, aggressive persistence, and defensive discipline.
On paper, the Moors look an extremely dangerous roster of talent, but Grimsby are a team of players that “never give up” and “will fight until they are on their backs”
Only one more team will earn the right to play League Two football next season, who is your money on?
