The 2010-11 campaign delivered a season of necessary consolidation for Grimsby Town as The Mariners finished 11th in the Conference Premier, adjusting to life in the fifth tier. Leading the charge with a spectacular run of form was talismanic striker Alan Connell, whose phenomenal 25 league goals earned him the Supporters Player of the Season award. The season was highlighted by memorable victories, most notably a rousing 7-2 demolition of rivals Mansfield Town on New Year's Day. Though they fell short of an immediate return to the Football League, this year solidified the club's new foundation and proved the enduring quality of their top goalscorer.