Colchester 1-2 Grimsby
Updated
Grimsby won: Colchester 1-2 Grimsby in the League Two (Round 39) on Fri, 28 Mar 2025 at JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester, Essex. Colchester goals: Owura Edwards 51'. Grimsby goals: Kieran Green 46', Evan Khouri 76'. Expected goals: 0.24-1.42. Possession: 59-41. Player of the match: Evan Khouri (8.6).
Match report
Grimsby beat Colchester 2-1
Grimsby edged Colchester 2-1 away from home at JobServe Community Stadium on Friday 28 March in the League Two.
Kieran Green put Grimsby ahead on 46' (0-1), Owura Edwards levelled for Colchester on 51' (1-1) and Evan Khouri restored Grimsby's lead on 76' (1-2).
Colchester had 59% of the ball, shots were 7-16 (2-6 on target) and expected goals finished 0.24-1.42. Grimsby were the better side on chances, too.
Evan Khouri (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 6,986. Referee: Charles Breakspear.
Match stats
| Colchester | Grimsby | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 59 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.24 | 1.42 |
| Total shots | 7 | 16 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 13 | 27 |
| Big chances | 0 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 280 (72%) | 167 (62%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 7 | 16 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 3 | 10 |
Lineups
Colchester (4-2-3-1): Matt Macey, Mandela Egbo, Fiacre Kelleher, Tom Flanagan, Rob Hunt, Arthur Read, Jamie McDonnell, Harry Anderson, Jack Payne, Owura Edwards, Lyle Taylor
Grimsby (3-1-4-2): Jordan Wright, Harvey Rodgers, Douglas Tharme, Tyrell Warren, George McEachran, Jason Dadi Svanthorsson, Kieran Green, Evan Khouri, Denver Hume, Danny Rose, Luca Barrington
Key events
- 27' · Substitution · John-Kymani Gordon for Harry Anderson (Colchester)
- 28' · Yellow card · Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 46' · Goal · Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 51' · Goal · Owura Edwards (Colchester)
- 76' · Goal · Evan Khouri (Grimsby)
- 77' · Substitution · Jordan Davies for Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 79' · Yellow card · Evan Khouri (Grimsby)
- 82' · Yellow card · Rob Hunt (Colchester)
- 84' · Substitution · Kane Vincent-Young for Rob Hunt (Colchester)
- 84' · Substitution · Tyreece Simpson for Fiacre Kelleher (Colchester)
- 84' · Yellow card · Owura Edwards (Colchester)
- 85' · Substitution · Oscar Thorn for John-Kymani Gordon (Colchester)
- 88' · Substitution · Curtis Thompson for George McEachran (Grimsby)
- 89' · Substitution · Jayden Luker for Luca Barrington (Grimsby)
- 89' · Substitution · Anthony Scully for Arthur Read (Colchester)
All-time head-to-head
20 league meetings since 2003: Colchester 9, draws 4, Grimsby 7.
Questions
Who won Colchester vs Grimsby?
Grimsby won, 1-2 (League Two) on Fri, 28 Mar 2025.
When and where is Colchester vs Grimsby?
Fri, 28 Mar 2025, 19:45 UTC at JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester, Essex, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Colchester and Grimsby?
In 20 league meetings since 2003: Colchester 9 wins, 4 draws, Grimsby 7 wins (goals 25-22).