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Grimsby claimed their first win in six matches by beating Altrincham at the Cleethorpes Stadium.

Ben Fox and Luke Waterfall came close for the Mariners in the first half as they chased a maiden win in 2022, but they were largely subdued in the opening 45 minutes by a stubborn visiting defence.

But within two minutes of the restart, Grimsby hit the front courtesy of a magnificent volley from John McAtee after a corner was cleared to the edge of the box, leaving Tony Thompson with no chance.

The Altrincham goalkeeper produced a point-blank save to keep out another effort from Grimsby's top-scorer this season but Jordan Maguire-Drew's curling effort seven minutes from time secured the spoils for the hosts.

Victory took Grimsby up to ninth in the National League, three points adrift of the play-off places..

Report supplied by PA Media.