Tranmere 1-1 Grimsby
Updated
It finished level: Tranmere 1-1 Grimsby in the League Two (Round 46) on Sat, 2 May 2026 at Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside. Tranmere goals: Nathan Smith 64'. Grimsby goals: Justin Amaluzor 43'. Expected goals: 0.65-1.45. Possession: 40-60. Player of the match: Nathan Smith (8.1).
Match report
Tranmere 1-1 Grimsby: match report
It finished 1-1 between Tranmere and Grimsby in the League Two on Saturday 2 May.
Justin Amaluzor put Grimsby ahead on 43' (0-1) and Nathan Smith levelled for Tranmere on 64' (1-1).
Tranmere had 40% of the ball, shots were 8-13 (2-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.65-1.45.
Nathan Smith (Tranmere Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.1 rating.
Attendance: 11,141. Referee: Martin Coy.
Match stats
| Tranmere | Grimsby | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 40 | 60 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.65 | 1.45 |
| Total shots | 8 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 15 | 25 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 151 (55%) | 287 (70%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 1 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total shots | 8 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 8 |
Lineups
Tranmere (3-4-2-1): Marko Marosi, William Tamen, Nathan Smith, Stephan Negru, Jayden Joseph, Sam Finley, Nohan Kenneh, Ethan Bristow, Ryan Watson, Charlie Whitaker, Kaiyne Woolery
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Jackson Smith, Tyrell Warren, Maldini Kacurri, Cameron McJannet, Jayden Sweeney, Géza Dávid Turi, Justin Amaluzor, Kieran Green, Jamie Walker, Charles Vernam, Andy Cook
Key events
- 43' · Goal · Justin Amaluzor (Grimsby)
- 53' · Substitution · Joe Ironside for Kaiyne Woolery (Tranmere)
- 53' · Substitution · Kristian Dennis for Nohan Kenneh (Tranmere)
- 64' · Goal · Nathan Smith (Tranmere)
- 65' · Substitution · Clarke Oduor for Andy Cook (Grimsby)
- 65' · Substitution · Jude Soonsup-Bell for Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 77' · Substitution · Jaze Kabia for Géza Dávid Turi (Grimsby)
- 84' · Substitution · Darragh Burns for Justin Amaluzor (Grimsby)
- 84' · Substitution · Reece Staunton for Jayden Sweeney (Grimsby)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Jamie Walker (Grimsby)
- 90'+5 · Substitution · James Plant for Sam Finley (Tranmere)
All-time head-to-head
30 league meetings since 1993: Tranmere 13, draws 8, Grimsby 9.
Questions
Who won Tranmere vs Grimsby?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (League Two) on Sat, 2 May 2026.
When and where is Tranmere vs Grimsby?
Sat, 2 May 2026, 14:00 UTC at Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Tranmere and Grimsby?
In 30 league meetings since 1993: Tranmere 13 wins, 8 draws, Grimsby 9 wins (goals 44-35).