Walsall 1-3 Grimsby
Updated
Grimsby won: Walsall 1-3 Grimsby in the League Two (Round 36) on Sat, 8 Mar 2025 at Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands. Walsall goals: Ellis Harrison 6'. Grimsby goals: Jayden Luker 21', Danny Rose 44' (pen), Jayden Luker 66'. Expected goals: 0.68-1.80. Possession: 42-58. Player of the match: Jayden Luker (9.2).
Match report
Grimsby beat Walsall 3-1
Grimsby came from behind to beat Walsall 3-1 away from home at Poundland Bescot Stadium on Saturday 8 March in the League Two.
Ellis Harrison put Walsall ahead on 6' (1-0), Jayden Luker levelled for Grimsby on 21' (1-1), Danny Rose restored Grimsby's lead from the penalty spot on 44' (1-2) and Jayden Luker made it 1-3 on 66'.
Walsall had 42% of the ball, shots were 10-10 (2-5 on target) and expected goals finished 0.68-1.80. Grimsby were the better side on chances, too.
Jayden Luker (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with a 9.2 rating.
Attendance: 6,255. Referee: Scott Jackson.
Match stats
| Walsall | Grimsby | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 42 | 58 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.68 | 1.80 |
| Total shots | 10 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 14 | 16 |
| Big chances | 2 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 121 (51%) | 231 (66%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 3 |
| Corners | 8 | 2 |
| Total shots | 10 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 6 |
Lineups
Walsall (3-5-2): Tommy Simkin, David Okagbue, Harry Williams, Taylor Allen, Connor Barrett, Jamie Jellis, Ryan Stirk, Charlie Lakin, Liam Gordon, Ellis Harrison, Albert Adomah
Grimsby (4-2-3-1): Jordan Wright, Lewis Cass, Harvey Rodgers, Cameron McJannet, Denver Hume, George McEachran, Evan Khouri, Jason Dadi Svanthorsson, Kieran Green, Jayden Luker, Danny Rose
Key events
- 6' · Goal · Ellis Harrison (Walsall)
- 21' · Goal · Jayden Luker (Grimsby)
- 29' · Yellow card · Ryan Stirk (Walsall)
- 40' · Substitution · Tyrell Warren for Lewis Cass (Grimsby)
- 44' · Goal · Danny Rose (Grimsby)
- 45'+2 · Yellow card · Tyrell Warren (Grimsby)
- 46' · Substitution · Oisin McEntee for Charlie Lakin (Walsall)
- 46' · Substitution · Jamille Matt for Albert Adomah (Walsall)
- 62' · Yellow card · Oisin McEntee (Walsall)
- 66' · Goal · Jayden Luker (Grimsby)
- 66' · Yellow card · Jayden Luker (Grimsby)
- 67' · Substitution · Evan Weir for Jamie Jellis (Walsall)
- 67' · Substitution · Brandon Comley for Ryan Stirk (Walsall)
- 67' · Substitution · Danny Johnson for Ellis Harrison (Walsall)
- 70' · Substitution · Curtis Thompson for George McEachran (Grimsby)
- 75' · Yellow card · Jason Dadi Svanthorsson (Grimsby)
- 82' · Substitution · Luca Barrington for Jayden Luker (Grimsby)
- 83' · Substitution · Darragh Burns for Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 83' · Substitution · Callum Ainley for Jason Dadi Svanthorsson (Grimsby)
- 85' · Yellow card · Connor Barrett (Walsall)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 1997: Walsall 8, draws 7, Grimsby 7.
Questions
Who won Walsall vs Grimsby?
Grimsby won, 1-3 (League Two) on Sat, 8 Mar 2025.
When and where is Walsall vs Grimsby?
Sat, 8 Mar 2025, 12:30 UTC at Poundland Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Grimsby?
In 22 league meetings since 1997: Walsall 8 wins, 7 draws, Grimsby 7 wins (goals 33-25).