Eastbourne Boro 2-3 Grimsby

A late Alan Connell strike gave Grimsby victory over Eastbourne.

Robert Duffy slotted in just 28 seconds into his debut to put the visitors ahead, but Jamie Taylor struck from close range to give Boro parity.

The home side took the lead when Dan Walker fired in a low shot from the edge of the area.

Connell headed in Robert Atkinson's cross to draw the Mariners level then converted Robert Eagle's cross from close range to give Grimsby the points.

Eastbourne Borough:

Banks, Baker, Austin, Elphick, Jenkins (Nathan Crabb 90), Strevett, Masterton (Demetriou 82), Weatherstone, Spencer (Atkin 82), Taylor, Walker.
Subs Not Used: Hutchinson, Brinkhurst.

Booked: Jenkins.

Goals: Taylor 30, Walker 62.

Grimsby:

Arthur, Bore, Kempson, Atkinson, Wood, Makofo (Watt 57), Cummins, Sinclair (Hudson 65), Eagle, Duffy (Corner 87), Connell. Subs Not Used: Croudson, Leary.

Booked: Watt.

Goals: Duffy 1, Connell 75, 84.

Attendance: 1,002

Referee: Marvin Thompson (Middlesex).