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Sheffield FC started the contest brightly, however, the opening minutes saw few chances fall for either side, with there being plenty of pin-ball.

As the momentum dictated, it was The Club that took the lead as Brandon Webster slammed in a header from a corner, with the Sheffield winger managing to find a pocket of space.

Despite the positive start from Vill Powell’s side, Grimsby managed to level up proceedings on the 23rd minute as Axcell got on the end of a headed cross by Charlie Burden-Whittleton, and the Grimsby attacker made no mistake to head it past the grasp of Mikey Roxburgh.

Sheffield went agonisingly close to restoring their lead as Keelan Grist had a free header inside the box, but it edged narrowly wide. Only minutes later, Brad Beatson was next to go close for The Club as his header went just wide of the post. Sheffield were threatening to regain their lead, but they were unable to capitalise on chances with the game level at the break.

Unlike the former, the second half started slightly slower, with neither team managing to fashion an opening. However, it was Borough who got their noses in front on the 66th minute as Grimsby were handed a penalty, which skipper Sam Topliss converted.

Soon after, Grimsby had a two-goal cushion as Rio Molyneaux slammed it in.

The hosts saw out their 3-1 lead up until the final whistle as Sheffield suffer a third successive defeat on their travels.

Sheffield FC: 1. Mikey Roxburgh, 2. Sam Greenhouse, 3. Darragh Harris, 4. Simon Jakab, 5. Connor Cutts ©, 6. Brad Beatson, 7. Keelan Grist, 8. Stephen Brogan, 9. Luke Aldrich, 10. Luke Mangham, 11. Brandon Webster.

Substitutes: 14. Rory Coleman, 15. Michael Sanchez, 16. Cameron Bedford, 17. Nathan Modest, 18. AJ Greaves.