The 2012-13 campaign delivered a season of soaring ambition and Wembley heartbreak for Grimsby Town as The Mariners finished 4th in the Conference Premier, securing a play-off spot. Leading the charge were the potent strike partnership of Andy Cook and Ross Hannah, who both scored 11 crucial league goals. The season was defined by a memorable run to the FA Trophy Final at Wembley, where they agonizingly lost to Wrexham 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. This period of genuine promotion contention and cup final drama remains a poignant, near-miss chapter in the club's modern history.