The Mariners kick off the 2006/07 season with a home tie against local rivals Boston United. With the bookmakers and 3-fish.co.uk backing Grimsby for the title there is sure to be a lot of pressure on Russell Slade's men.
Last year the Mariners started the season with a 1-1 draw at home to Oxford United. The last time the two teams clashed was back in February as the Mariners ran out 1-0 winners.