Middlesbrough v Grimsby Town, 07 January 1989
| Score | 2-1 to Grimsby Town |
| Competition | FA Cup 3rd round |
| Venue | Ayresome Park, Middlesbrough |
| Attendance | 19,190 |
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Dean Glover made his final appearance before moving to Port Vale in February. Nicholas Mohan made his debut after joining as an apprentice.
Goals:
| Bernie Slaven |
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Starting lineup:
Goalkeeper
Stephen Pears
Defender
Dean Glover
Defender
Gary Pallister
Defender/Centre back
Colin Cooper
Defender/Centre back
Tony Mowbray
Midfielder
Mark Brennan
Midfielder
Gary Hamilton
Midfielder
Stuart Ripley
Forward
Peter Davenport
Forward
Bernie Slaven
Winger
Mark Burke
Substitutions:
| Nicky Mohan for Bernie Slaven |
On the bench:
Defender/Centre back
Nicky Mohan