Accrington 3-2 Grimsby
Updated
Accrington won: Accrington 3-2 Grimsby in the League Two (Round 24) on Wed, 1 Jan 2025 at Wham Stadium, Accrington, Lancashire. Accrington goals: Ben Woods 9', Shaun Whalley 60' (pen), Ben Woods 82'. Grimsby goals: Kieran Green 5', Evan Khouri 39'. Expected goals: 1.46-1.02. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Ben Woods (9).
Match report
Accrington beat Grimsby 3-2
Accrington came from behind to beat Grimsby 3-2 at Wham Stadium on Wednesday 1 January in the League Two.
Kieran Green put Grimsby ahead on 5' (0-1), Ben Woods levelled for Accrington on 9' (1-1), Evan Khouri restored Grimsby's lead on 39' (1-2), Shaun Whalley levelled for Accrington from the penalty spot on 60' (2-2) and Ben Woods restored Accrington's lead on 82' (3-2).
Accrington had 50% of the ball, shots were 11-15 (6-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.46-1.02.
Ben Woods (Accrington Stanley) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 2,675. Referee: Edward Duckworth.
Match stats
| Accrington | Grimsby | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.46 | 1.02 |
| Total shots | 11 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 21 |
| Big chances | 2 | 6 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 5 |
| Accurate passes | 146 (62%) | 137 (58%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 1 | 10 |
| Total shots | 11 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 9 |
Lineups
Accrington (3-4-1-2): William Crellin, Sonny Aljofree, Farrend Rawson, Zach Awe, Donald Love, Ben Woods, Liam Coyle, Dan Martin, Tyler Walton, Shaun Whalley, Ashley Hunter
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Jordan Wright, Lewis Cass, Harvey Rodgers, Cameron McJannet, Denver Hume, Jayden Luker, Kieran Green, George McEachran, Evan Khouri, Jason Dadi Svanthorsson, Rekeil Pyke
Key events
- 5' · Goal · Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 9' · Goal · Ben Woods (Accrington)
- 35' · Yellow card · Donald Love (Accrington)
- 39' · Goal · Evan Khouri (Grimsby)
- 44' · Yellow card · Liam Coyle (Accrington)
- 54' · Substitution · Nelson Khumbeni for Dan Martin (Accrington)
- 54' · Substitution · Josh Woods for Liam Coyle (Accrington)
- 60' · Goal · Shaun Whalley (Accrington)
- 64' · Substitution · Danny Rose for Rekeil Pyke (Grimsby)
- 64' · Substitution · Jordan Davies for Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 69' · Substitution · Alex Henderson for Sonny Aljofree (Accrington)
- 73' · Substitution · Callum Ainley for Jason Dadi Svanthorsson (Grimsby)
- 73' · Substitution · Luca Barrington for Jayden Luker (Grimsby)
- 74' · Yellow card · Evan Khouri (Grimsby)
- 82' · Goal · Ben Woods (Accrington)
- 87' · Substitution · Kelsey Mooney for Tyler Walton (Accrington)
- 90' · Yellow card · Alex Henderson (Accrington)
All-time head-to-head
19 league meetings since 2006: Accrington 8, draws 5, Grimsby 6.
Questions
Who won Accrington vs Grimsby?
Accrington won, 3-2 (League Two) on Wed, 1 Jan 2025.
When and where is Accrington vs Grimsby?
Wed, 1 Jan 2025, 15:00 UTC at Wham Stadium, Accrington, Lancashire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Accrington and Grimsby?
In 19 league meetings since 2006: Accrington 8 wins, 5 draws, Grimsby 6 wins (goals 33-27).