Ahead of this season, Umbro were announced as the new kit provider for the next three seasons,[1] replacing previous supplier Macron. Umbro produced three new kits for the team as well as a range of retro-feel training wear.
This was the first season of a new 5-year broadcasting deal between the EFL and Sky Sports which guaranteed to show 20+ games live for each EFL team across the 2024-25 season including league matches, all EFL Cup games and all EFL Trophy games via a new channel called 'Sky Sports+'.[2]
On 4 June, Grimsby announced their first pre-season friendly, against neighbours Grimsby Borough.[33] A day later, a further two fixtures were confirmed against Cleethorpes Town and York City.[34][35] A fourth pre-season fixture was added in Alfreton Town.[36] On 12 June, a fifth fixture during pre-season was announced, versus Boston United.[37] A day later, it was confirmed that Rotherham United would visit during pre-season.[38] A seventh friendly was later announced, against South Shields.[39]Mansfield Town were then confirmed as an eighth pre-season opposition.[40]
Updated to match(es) played on 29 December 2024. Source: EFL Official Website Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) 12-point sending off offences[42]
On 27 June, the draw for the first round was made, with Grimsby being drawn at home against Bradford City.[50] After beating Bradford on penalties, Grimsby were drawn at home against Sheffield Wednesday in Round 2.[51]
The dates of each fixture were announced on 7 August 2024.[54] The match against Manchester City U21 was rearranged due to Grimsby's progress to the second round of the EFL Cup, and the new date for this fixture was announced as Tuesday 29 October 2024.[55]
Includes all competitive matches. The list is sorted by squad number when disciplinary points / points per card / number of cards are equal. Players with no cards not included in the list.
