Weston-super-Mare's fairy tale FA Cup run came to an end at Grimsby, with the National League South outfit falling just short of a historic win. The Seagull Army, comprising fans from Weston and other parts of Somerset, traveled 500 miles to Lincolnshire, bringing a sense of community and camaraderie that captivated the Grimsby crowd.
For manager Scott Rogers, the defeat was bittersweet, but he took pride in his team's spirited performance. Despite trailing 2-1 at halftime, Weston came out with renewed energy after a spirited halftime chat, leveling the score thanks to Luke Coulson's incredible free-kick. The match ended 3-2 in favor of Grimsby, with substitute Kieran Green scoring the winner.
Rogers praised his team for their display, saying they had shown "the spirit we're all about" – a testament to the club's amateur ethos and community-driven approach. Despite falling short, Weston has generated significant revenue from their FA Cup run, with estimates suggesting around £150,000 from ticket sales alone.
For Grimsby boss Dave Artell, the win marked another giant-killing in his side's FA Cup journey. Having previously dumped Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup and beaten Sheffield Wednesday in the League Cup, Artell's men are starting to put the club on the map. The manager added that winning promotion from the National League South would be a major achievement for Grimsby, and with their town proudly supporting them, he believes his team can achieve anything.
The match highlighted the raw energy and excitement of the FA Cup, an often-maligned competition that continues to captivate football fans. With its unique blend of amateur clubs and big-name teams, the tournament remains one of the most unpredictable and thrilling in English football.
For manager Scott Rogers, the defeat was bittersweet, but he took pride in his team's spirited performance. Despite trailing 2-1 at halftime, Weston came out with renewed energy after a spirited halftime chat, leveling the score thanks to Luke Coulson's incredible free-kick. The match ended 3-2 in favor of Grimsby, with substitute Kieran Green scoring the winner.
Rogers praised his team for their display, saying they had shown "the spirit we're all about" – a testament to the club's amateur ethos and community-driven approach. Despite falling short, Weston has generated significant revenue from their FA Cup run, with estimates suggesting around £150,000 from ticket sales alone.
For Grimsby boss Dave Artell, the win marked another giant-killing in his side's FA Cup journey. Having previously dumped Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup and beaten Sheffield Wednesday in the League Cup, Artell's men are starting to put the club on the map. The manager added that winning promotion from the National League South would be a major achievement for Grimsby, and with their town proudly supporting them, he believes his team can achieve anything.
The match highlighted the raw energy and excitement of the FA Cup, an often-maligned competition that continues to captivate football fans. With its unique blend of amateur clubs and big-name teams, the tournament remains one of the most unpredictable and thrilling in English football.
. And let's be real, those Weston fans brought some serious heat to Grimsby, I mean who travels 500 miles for a footy match?! That's dedication right there 
. I think we should give more props to these smaller clubs, they're the ones making the FA Cup so exciting. Can't wait to see what other surprises this tournament has in store 
so grimsby's win was cool but what really got me is how weston super mare generated £150k from their fa cup run 
that's a pretty penny considering they're still in the national league south lol, can't wait to see how grimsby does in there too 
hopefully dave artell's team can bring some success to lincolnshire 
especially that free kick by coulson 
it's not just about winning or losing but the spirit of the game and community which is what makes fa cup so special 
and btw 150k from ticket sales is no joke 
! I mean, going 500 miles just to lose by one goal? That's dedication, fam 
! They may not have won, but they showed everyone what they're made of and got the crowd on their side – that's what it's all about, right? 
Grimsby scored some sick goals too, especially that insane free-kick 
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. scott rogers can be proud of his team for showing so much heart and spirit – that halftime chat must've been something 
! and let's not forget the £150k from ticket sales alone... that's a sweet bonus for weston 
. but you gotta give props to Scott Rogers for getting his team so pumped up after that halftime chat 
- it was like they were playing for the entire town, and the Grimsby crowd loved every minute of it 
Weston's FA Cup run may be over but they still scored a goal for their community – I mean, who else gets to travel that far just for the love of footy? 
And let's be real, £150k from ticket sales isn't bad either, especially if you're on a tight budget like me 
! they brought like 500 miles of loyal fans to Grimsby & it was literally electric 
! even though they lost, manager Scott Rogers is totes proud of his team's effort 
i think its time to give the fa cup some more love, its so underrated 
btw, grimsby's been on fire this season 
they're definitely putting lincolnshire on the map 
stats show: weston's attendance was 75% of capacity, which is crazy considering its a small town 
. Dave Artell seems like a top bloke too, always talking about how proud his town is and how it's driving the team forward. It's moments like these that make me love the FA Cup even more! 
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! Their determination and team spirit was honestly super inspiring 
! I'm loving how the FA Cup is still bringing these crazy upsets 
, it keeps me on the edge of my seat every match. The fact that Weston generated £150k from ticket sales alone is just mind-blowing 
. The fact that amateur clubs can compete with big teams shows just how much talent and passion there is in the lower leagues