Grimsby Town advanced to the Second Round with a commanding 3-1 victory over Ebbsfleet United at Blundell Park. The Mariners fell behind to Charlie Seaman’s 34th-minute opener but turned the game around with a devastating second-half display. Danny Rose struck twice in 14 minutes (53′, 67′) either side of Cameron McJannett’s equaliser (55′) to seal the win. Despite Ebbsfleet registering more shots on target (5-3) and corners (4-1), they were undone by poor discipline with four yellow cards and a red card hampering their cup hopes.
