In the 4th round, the game between Grimsby Town and Colchester on Tuesday ended in a draw, 2x2. In this competition, Michael Jolley's team came from a defeat, and John McGreal's team came from two defeats. Matt Green was decisive with 1 goal.
The first goal was scored by Frank Nouble in the 25th minute, with a left-foot shot inside the box. With 45 minutes already played, Luke Norris strucked the second goal for Colchester, through a header, laid on by Frank Nouble.
With 48 minutes on the clock, James Hanson struck for Grimsby Town, from the penalty spot. In the final minutes of the game, Matt Green netted the final goal of the game, with a right-foot strike, after a pass from James Hanson.
After the result Grimsby Town is 13th in the table, 5 points, while Colchester occupy 20th place, 2 points. With regard to the next fixture, Cleethorpes's team will play at home against Port Vale, whilst Colchester's team will host Northampton Town.
| Grimsby Town | Colchester | |||
| 8 | 2 | Shots | 5 | 7 |
| 8 | 2 | Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
| 7 | 7 | Total Tackles | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | 5 | Tackles Won | 3 | 8 |
| 8 | 4 | Ball steals | 16 | 7 |
| 7 | 62 | Total Passes | 38 | 8 |
| 7 | 42 | Passes Completed | 29 | 8 |
| 7 | 4 | Saves | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | 5 | Fouls Committed | 3 | 8 |
| 8 | 3 | Fouls Suffered | 4 | 7 |
