Grimsby 2-1 Carlisle Utd
Updated
Grimsby won: Grimsby 2-1 Carlisle Utd in the League Two (Round 31) on Sat, 8 Feb 2025 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire. Grimsby goals: Justin Obikwu 62', Danny Rose 83' (pen). Carlisle Utd goals: Sam Lavelle 5'. Expected goals: 3.66-1.27. Possession: 50-50. Player of the match: Harvey Rodgers (8.2).
Match report
Grimsby beat Carlisle Utd 2-1
Grimsby came from behind to beat Carlisle Utd 2-1 at Blundell Park on Saturday 8 February in the League Two.
Sam Lavelle put Carlisle Utd ahead on 5' (0-1), Justin Obikwu levelled for Grimsby on 62' (1-1) and Danny Rose restored Grimsby's lead from the penalty spot on 83' (2-1).
Grimsby had 50% of the ball, shots were 26-6 (11-3 on target) and expected goals finished 3.66-1.27. Grimsby were the better side on chances, too.
Harvey Rodgers (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 5,788. Referee: Zac Kennard-Kettle.
Match stats
| Grimsby | Carlisle Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 50 | 50 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.66 | 1.27 |
| Total shots | 26 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 45 | 11 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 217 (66%) | 209 (63%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 5 |
| Corners | 12 | 4 |
| Total shots | 26 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 11 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 9 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 18 | 3 |
Lineups
Grimsby (3-4-1-2): Jordan Wright, Harvey Rodgers, Douglas Tharme, Cameron McJannet, Jason Dadi Svanthorsson, Denver Hume, George McEachran, Evan Khouri, Kieran Green, Danny Rose, Justin Obikwu
Carlisle Utd (3-4-3): Gabriel Breeze, Sam Lavelle, Terell Thomas, Charlie McArthur, Josh Williams, William Patching, Callum Whelan, Stephen Wearne, Kadeem Harris, Joe Hugill, Elliot Embleton
Key events
- 5' · Goal · Sam Lavelle (Carlisle Utd)
- 44' · Yellow card · Joe Hugill (Carlisle Utd)
- 51' · Yellow card · Sam Lavelle (Carlisle Utd)
- 62' · Goal · Justin Obikwu (Grimsby)
- 63' · Substitution · Joe Bevan for Stephen Wearne (Carlisle Utd)
- 64' · Substitution · Ethan Robson for William Patching (Carlisle Utd)
- 71' · Yellow card · Evan Khouri (Grimsby)
- 75' · Yellow card · Elliot Embleton (Carlisle Utd)
- 77' · Substitution · Cedwyn Scott for Elliot Embleton (Carlisle Utd)
- 79' · Substitution · Tyrell Warren for Cameron McJannet (Grimsby)
- 82' · Yellow card · Ethan Robson (Carlisle Utd)
- 83' · Goal · Danny Rose (Grimsby)
- 84' · Substitution · Charles Vernam for Justin Obikwu (Grimsby)
- 87' · Substitution · Curtis Thompson for Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 88' · Substitution · Luca Barrington for Evan Khouri (Grimsby)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Benjamin Barclay for Sam Lavelle (Carlisle Utd)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Terell Thomas (Carlisle Utd)
All-time head-to-head
17 league meetings since 1997: Grimsby 7, draws 4, Carlisle Utd 6.
Questions
Who won Grimsby vs Carlisle Utd?
Grimsby won, 2-1 (League Two) on Sat, 8 Feb 2025.
When and where is Grimsby vs Carlisle Utd?
Sat, 8 Feb 2025, 15:00 UTC at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Carlisle Utd?
In 17 league meetings since 1997: Grimsby 7 wins, 4 draws, Carlisle Utd 6 wins (goals 18-18).