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It finished level: Grimsby 1-1 Gillingham in the League Two (Round 29) on Tue, 28 Jan 2025 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire. Grimsby goals: Danny Rose 90'+7. Gillingham goals: Douglas Tharme 35' (og). Expected goals: 1.47-0.53. Possession: 58-42. Player of the match: Evan Khouri (8.1).
Grimsby and Gillingham shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Blundell Park on Tuesday 28 January in the League Two.
An own goal by Douglas Tharme put Gillingham ahead on 35' (0-1) and Danny Rose levelled for Grimsby on 90+7' (1-1).
Grimsby had 58% of the ball, shots were 14-7 (4-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.47-0.53. Grimsby will feel they deserved more.
Evan Khouri (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 4,239. Referee: Simon Mather.
| Grimsby | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 58 | 42 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.47 | 0.53 |
| Total shots | 14 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 22 | 13 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 273 (67%) | 177 (62%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total shots | 14 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 3 |
Grimsby (4-2-3-1): Jordan Wright, Lewis Cass, Harvey Rodgers, Douglas Tharme, Evan Khouri, George McEachran, Curtis Thompson, Jason Dadi Svanthorsson, Kieran Green, Charles Vernam, Danny Rose
Gillingham (4-1-4-1): Glenn Morris, Remeao Hutton, Sam Gale, Max Ehmer, Shadrach Ogie, Robbie McKenzie, Jack Nolan, Nelson Khumbeni, Armani Little, Asher Agbinone, Joseph Gbode
19 league meetings since 1997: Grimsby 8, draws 5, Gillingham 6.
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League Two) on Tue, 28 Jan 2025.
Tue, 28 Jan 2025, 19:45 UTC at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, League Two.
In 19 league meetings since 1997: Grimsby 8 wins, 5 draws, Gillingham 6 wins (goals 25-19).