Grimsby Town vs Wolves FA Cup Clash: Injury Updates Shape Fourth Round Tie
Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to travel to face Grimsby Town in the fourth round of the FA Cup, with both teams grappling with significant injury concerns ahead of the highly-anticipated match. The Premier League side, currently struggling in the league, will be without two key players, while four others are considered doubtful, potentially altering the dynamics of this cup encounter.
Wolves' Away Form and Injury Woes
Wolves, under manager Rob Edwards, have endured a difficult season on the road, failing to secure a victory in their last 16 away matches across all competitions. Their last win away from home was a 1-0 triumph over Manchester United in April 2025, during Vitor Pereira's tenure. Despite this poor form, they enter this fixture as favorites after a convincing 6-1 victory over Shrewsbury Town in the previous round. However, they remain cautious of Grimsby Town, who have already upset Manchester United in the League Cup this campaign.
The injury list for Wolves includes club captain Toti Gomes, who is expected to miss the trip due to a thigh problem. The Portuguese international has been limited to just 13 league appearances this season and is not anticipated to return until late February. Additionally, South Korean forward Hee-Chan Hwang is sidelined with a calf injury, with his recovery projected for late March. This leaves January signing Adam Armstrong and Tolu Arokodare as the primary attacking options for the match at Blundell Park.
Grimsby Town's Injury Situation
On the other side, Grimsby Town, a League Two promotion hopeful, have their own injury concerns. Midfielder George McEachran, a Chelsea academy graduate, was substituted with suspected cramp in a recent 1-0 win over Accrington Stanley but is likely to be fit for the weekend. Faroe Island international Géza Dávid Turi is nursing a tight hamstring but is also expected to be available for selection.
Striker Jude Soonsup-Bell has returned to the matchday squad after recovering from a head injury and is now in contention for a starting spot. Despite his return, the 22-year-old has yet to score in 14 League Two appearances this season, adding an element of uncertainty to Grimsby's attacking plans.
Doubtful Players and Managerial Insights
Wolves also have midfielder Andre listed as doubtful due to a calf injury. Manager Rob Edwards provided an update, stating, "He's a doubt, but we want to give him as much time as possible. He's obviously an important player. We'll see." This leaves Wolves with potential gaps in midfield and attack, which could be exploited by a determined Grimsby side.
As both teams prepare for this FA Cup showdown, the injury news will play a crucial role in team selections and strategies. Wolves will aim to overcome their travel sickness against lower league opposition, while Grimsby Town look to replicate their earlier cup success and cause another upset in front of their home fans.
