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Will four-times League Cup winners Nottingham Forest avoid falling at the first hurdle?
As has been well documented, the Reds are back in the Premier League after 23 years away and have made a decent start.
Steve Cooper’s side almost beat Everton at Goodison on Saturday, snatching the lead through Brennan Johnson, only to concede in the 89th minute.
Nevertheless, this leaves the Tricky Trees on four points from three games, having beaten West Ham at home the week before.
In Carabao Cup terms, Forest last went beyond this stage in 2019, hammered 4-0 at home by Wolves 12 months ago.
So, will the Premier League outfit avoid an embarrassing defeat at Blundell Park?
Similar to their visitors, the Mariners are back in the EFL this season, after overcoming Solihull Moors 2-1 in the National League play-off final back in May.
Paul Hurst’s team currently sit 16th in League Two, drawing 0-0 with Sutton on Saturday, and would be delighted if they finished there.
Now, can Grimsby reach the League Cup third round for just the second time since 2005?