Grimsby Town Football Club is a professional team from Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, currently competing in English Football League Two. The Mariners play their home games at Blundell Park, a stadium famed for its close proximity to the sea. Founded in 1878, the club is one of the oldest in the Football League, with black and white stripes as its iconic colors. Grimsby Town's history is rich with tradition, including a famous FA Cup semi-final appearance in 1939. Their peak era in the modern game saw them reach the second tier of English football in the late 1990s under manager Alan Buckley, with stars like Clive Mendonca leading the line. After a painful fall down the leagues and a five-year exile in the National League, the club's dramatic return to the EFL via the 2022 playoff final at the London Stadium is a defining modern moment. The current era under Paul Hurst sees a competitive League Two side built on grit and organization. The fan base is famously passionate and vocal, creating an intimidating atmosphere at Blundell Park, united by a deep-seated maritime identity.