James Alabi is joining Grimsby Town on loan until January 3.

The former Stoke striker has made one first-team appearance for Blues so far,  scoring on his debut in the Capital One cup victory over Doncaster in August.

James, who signed a year contract with Town at the start of the season after impressing on trial at the Club, has been a regular for Mark Kennedy’s U21 side this term.

He has travelled north to join up with the Mariners this afternoon and could be set to make his debut in their Vanarama National League clash against Kidderminster on Saturday.