Grimsby 1-0 Newport County
Updated
Grimsby won: Grimsby 1-0 Newport County in the League Two (Round 38) on Sat, 22 Mar 2025 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire. Grimsby goals: George McEachran 64'. Expected goals: 2.76-0.83. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Jordan Wright (8.5).
Match report
Grimsby beat Newport County 1-0
Grimsby narrowly beat Newport County 1-0 at Blundell Park on Saturday 22 March in the League Two.
George McEachran put Grimsby ahead on 64' (1-0).
Grimsby had 62% of the ball, shots were 16-7 (5-1 on target) and expected goals finished 2.76-0.83. Grimsby were the better side on chances, too.
Jordan Wright (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 5,339. Referee: Alan Young.
Match stats
| Grimsby | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.76 | 0.83 |
| Total shots | 16 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 33 | 22 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 287 (69%) | 126 (50%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 10 | 1 |
| Total shots | 16 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 5 |
Lineups
Grimsby (3-4-1-2): Jordan Wright, Tyrell Warren, Douglas Tharme, Harvey Rodgers, Jason Dadi Svanthorsson, George McEachran, Evan Khouri, Denver Hume, Danny Rose, Kieran Green, Luca Barrington
Newport County (3-4-3): Nick Townsend, Cameron Evans, James Clarke, Matthew Baker, Joe Thomas, Ciaran Brennan, Shane McLoughlin, Anthony Driscoll-Glennon, David Ajiboye, Courtney Baker-Richardson, Michael Spellman
Key events
- 5' · Yellow card · Cameron Evans (Newport County)
- 43' · Yellow card · Danny Rose (Grimsby)
- 55' · Yellow card · Evan Khouri (Grimsby)
- 60' · Substitution · Josh Martin for Michael Spellman (Newport County)
- 60' · Substitution · Kai Whitmore for David Ajiboye (Newport County)
- 61' · Yellow card · Kai Whitmore (Newport County)
- 62' · Yellow card · Matthew Baker (Newport County)
- 64' · Goal · George McEachran (Grimsby)
- 74' · Substitution · Jayden Luker for Luca Barrington (Grimsby)
- 75' · Substitution · Cameron Antwi for Cameron Evans (Newport County)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Curtis Thompson for George McEachran (Grimsby)
All-time head-to-head
24 league meetings since 2010: Grimsby 9, draws 8, Newport County 7.
Questions
Who won Grimsby vs Newport County?
Grimsby won, 1-0 (League Two) on Sat, 22 Mar 2025.
When and where is Grimsby vs Newport County?
Sat, 22 Mar 2025, 15:00 UTC at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Newport County?
In 24 league meetings since 2010: Grimsby 9 wins, 8 draws, Newport County 7 wins (goals 26-18).