Brentford travel to face League Two giant-killers Grimsby Town on Tuesday, aiming to avoid becoming the Mariners’ latest high-profile Carabao Cup scalp.
Keith Andrews’ side arrive full of confidence. This follows their stunning 3-2 victory over reigning Premier League champions Liverpool at the weekend. Consequently, they will look to carry that momentum into this cup tie. Andrews has confirmed he will heavily rotate his squad for the trip to Blundell Park. He intends to reward players who have impressed from the bench in recent weeks.
While Brentford are certainly wary of Grimsby’s potential after their shock win over Manchester United, the Premier League side remain strong favourites. They will expect to progress to the quarter-finals against their lower-league opponents.
Brentford team news
Keith Andrews will make significant changes from the side that beat Liverpool. He plans to utilise his squad depth for this cup match. However, midfielder Yehor Yarmolyuk is a doubt after picking up a knock on Saturday. In addition, several other players are unavailable or unlikely to be risked. These include Aaron Hickey and the long-term absentee Antoni Milambo.
Hákon Valdimarsson is expected to start in goal tonight. Furthermore, players like Vitaly Janelt, Frank Onyeka, Reiss Nelson, and Fábio Carvalho are all likely to feature from the beginning.
Brentford Predicted Lineup
Brentford predicted XI: Valdimarsson; Kayode, Pinnock, Ajer, Henry; Janelt, Onyeka, Jensen; Nelson, Carvalho, Lewis-Potter
When is the match kick-off?
The Carabao Cup fixture takes place at Blundell Park tonight, Tuesday, 28 October 2025. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:45 pm BST.
How to watch Grimsby Town vs Brentford?
Fans in the UK can watch this Carabao Cup tie live on Sky Sports+.
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