Grimsby's hopes of their very own great escape were dashed Burton Albion sealed a comfortable 3-0 win.
Grimsby travel to Burton looking to keep their league status intact on the final day of the season.
Failure to gain automatic promotion will condemn Leeds to another season in League One, says Peter Beagrie.
There is set to be much final-day drama in store as the League Two campaign concludes on Saturday.
Grimsby kept their League Two survival hopes alive with a crucial 2-0 victory over relegation rivals Barnet.
Grimsby and Barnet lock horns in a crucial bottom of the table clash which could see the hosts relegated.
The League Two play-off race hots up while relegation rivals Grimsby and Barnet go head-to-head.
Grimsby gave themselves hope of avoiding the drop with a 2-0 win over relegated Darlington.
Darlington striker Tadgh Purcell is rated "touch and go", while Peter Sweeney is likely to return to Grimsby's starting line-up.
Three second-half goals ensured 10-man Torquay a 3-0 win against Grimsby on Saturday.
Peter Sweeney will return to the Grimsby Town squad for the visit of Torquay United in League Two.
Former Grimsby striker Jack Lester helped Chesterfield come from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Blundell Park.
Grimsby's quest for survival continues with a home game against high-flying Chesterfield.
Grimsby kept their Football League survival hopes alive with a battling 1-0 victory over Hereford.
Grimsby will have to upset the form book if they are to get anything out of their game at Hereford.
Relegation-threatened Grimsby came from two goals behind to record an unlikely 3-2 win at Accrington.
Accrington can call on Michael Symes to face a Grimsby side who will have Olly Lancashire available.
Grimsby's hopes of survival suffered a severe blow as they were beaten 2-1 by play-off chasing Northampton.
Rob Atkinson tells Chris Burton that Grimsby Town can avoid sinking out of the Football League.