Stafford Rangers host Grimsby in FA Cup first round

Stafford Rangers host Grimsby in a meeting that brings the two sides together in the first round of the FA Cup for the 2026 season, on 7 November 2026 at 15:00 Saudi Arabia and Damascus time.

In terms of preparation, Stafford Rangers go into the match on the back of mixed results, having beaten Gateshead 5-0 at home on 20 October 2026, after having drawn 1-1 away to them on 17 October 2026. They also beat Hyde United 2-1 away on 6 October 2026, and drew 1-1 with them at home on 3 October 2026, while securing a 3-2 win over Hereford on 19 September 2026.

In contrast, Grimsby's recent results have been spread further apart in time, having lost 0-1 at home to Wolverhampton on 15 February 2026, and beaten Weston-super-Mare 3-2 at home on 10 January 2026. They also beat Wealdstone by a big score of 4-0 at home on 6 December 2025, and defeated Ebbsfleet United 3-1 at home on 1 November 2025, while their last meeting with Wealdstone had ended in a 0-1 home defeat on 2 November 2024.