"The Mariners progressed 12-11 on penalties following a dramatic 2-2 draw, but it later emerged that Clarke Odour, who came on in the 73rd minute of the game at Blundell Park, had not been registered to play in time. His registration following his loan move from Bradford the previous day had been submitted a minute past the midday cut-off point. The error was self-reported by Grimsby to the EFL upon discovery the day after the fixture had been played."
"The EFL opted to issue a £20,000 fine - of which £10,000 is suspended - rather than kick David Artell's side out of the competition. United had the opportunity to appeal the EFL's decision, and were given five days to do so from Monday. A successful appeal could have potentially resulted in United being given a reprieve and seen Ruben Amorim's men reinstated in the third round, where they would meet Grimsby's opponents, Sheffield Wednesday."
Grimsby Town advanced after a 12-11 penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw, but substitute Clarke Odour had not been registered in time. His loan registration from Bradford was submitted one minute after the midday cut-off. Grimsby self-reported the registration error to the EFL the day after the match. The EFL fined Grimsby £20,000, with £10,000 suspended, instead of expelling the club from the competition. Manchester United had five days to appeal the decision but declined to do so and will concentrate on league and FA Cup fixtures.
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