Overview
- Santiago Bueno scored in the second half to secure a 1-0 victory for the Premier League side.
- Wolves advanced by converting their only shot on target as the heavy surface blunted attacking play.
- Both Rob Edwards and David Artell called the match an old-school FA Cup tie shaped by the conditions.
- The pitch passed two pre-match inspections before worsening under persistent rain during the game.
- Grimsby, buoyed by a recent unbeaten run and their League Cup win over Manchester United, pressed hard early on, while Wolves took a morale boost in a season with just one league win from 26.