No spark as Town fall to another defeat

into the final third well, but then showed a lack of quality in the final third to break down the opposition.

Their best chance then fell to Michee Efete, Town’s best performer on the night, as he burst onto Taylor’s flick-on but was denied by Boot.

Then the real sliding doors moment of the game came. Pearson’s header was blocked off the line and from the resulting clearance, substitute Sbarra broke away and fired past James McKeown to make it 2-0.

Things almost got worse s the lively Barnett slammed a shot just wide, with Town pushing for a route back into the game.

Efete continued to be the Mariners’ best outlet down the right and he saw a few teasing deliveries nodded away but the damage had already been inflicted.

The result leaves Hurst’s side fourth in the National League standings with Halifax Town’s result taking them above the Mariners.

Next up for Town is a vital top-ofthe-table home clash with promotionchasing Boreham Wood.

Grimsby Town: McKeown; Efete, Waterfall, Pearson, Crookes; Sousa (McAtee, 58), Fox, Hunt, Clifton; Bell (Bapaga, 70), Taylor.

Michee Efete on the ball against Solihull in last night’s match. Pictures: Jon Corken

New loan player Sam Bell in action for Grimsby Town last night against Solihull Moors.

Harry Clifton battling for the ball during the National League match.