Hull City can book their place in the Papa John’s Trophy knockout stages if they avoid defeat against Grimsby this evening.
The Tigers sit third in Northern Group H heading into their final group game, a point behind second-placed Harrogate and a point ahead of Ian Holloway’s Mariners.
A draw would secure runners-up spot on goal difference, irrespective of whether the subsequent penalty shootout is won or lost.
Victory would see Hull City leapfrog Leicester U21s and top the group, thus guaranteeing a home tie in the round of 32.
McCann has reaffirmed his intentions to progress in the competition and says he will once again rotate his squad.