 Grella started Leeds' Football League Trophy Northern Area Final first leg against Carlisle United, and he was substituted late in the second half by Luciano Becchio.Grella's fifth goal of the season for Leeds came in Football League Trophy Northern Area Final second leg against Carlisle United.With Grella coming on as a second-half substitute and scoring the late winner to send the tie to penalties, one of which Grella converted in the shootout, but Leeds ended up crashing out of the tournament after losing 6–5 on penalties.