Kenyan and Grimsby Town versatile ace Clarke Oduor continued to dazzle after he scored his first goal in a dominant 5-3 win over Everton U21 on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Oduor, a loanee from Bristol City, slotted home just before the hour mark to hand the Blundell Park-based team a 2-1 lead heading to halftime.

The strike proved crucial, coming moments after he was initially at fault for the visitor’s opener after being robbed of possession, leading to the goal.

The visitor’s first strike came through Beaumont-Clark.

The goal was, however, short-lived, as the host hit back through Jamie Walker before Oduor doubled the advantage.

Zak Gilsenan made it 3-1 after the break on his first competitive start for the club, seven minutes into the second half.

The Mariners will face National League Wealdstone in the second round game.

Grimsby will be eyeing a repeat of past success when they shocked the world with a first-round victory over English Premier League giants, Manchester United, in the first round of the Carabao Cup.

During the tie, the Harambee Stars fullback enjoyed a remarkable debut as the League Two side stunned Premier League giants out of the cup competition.

He was introduced in the 72nd minute with his new side holding an unlikely 2-0 lead against Ruben Amorim’s men.

Manchester United rallied late, with Bryan Mbeumo reducing the deficit in the 75th minute and Harry Maguire forcing extra time with a dramatic equaliser in the 89th minute.

The tie went to penalties after finishing 2-2 in regular time.

In a nerve-shredding shootout, Oduor missed his spot kick that was saved by André Onana, but his teammates held their nerve in an extraordinary contest that ended 12-11 in favour of the League Two minnows.

The team’s immediate focus is on the Sky Bet League Two campaign ahead of Saturday’s trip to Barrow.n ahead of Saturday’s trip to Barrow.