Grimsby 3-2 Crewe
Updated
Grimsby won: Grimsby 3-2 Crewe in the League Two (Round 43) on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns. Grimsby goals: Andy Cook 10', Kieran Green 49', Andy Cook 58'. Crewe goals: Tommi O'Reilly 88' (pen), Mickey Demetriou 90'+7. Expected goals: 2.64-1.83. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Andy Cook (9.2).
Match report
Grimsby beat Crewe 3-2
Grimsby narrowly beat Crewe 3-2 at Blundell Park on Saturday 11 April in the League Two.
Andy Cook put Grimsby ahead on 10' (1-0), Kieran Green made it 2-0 on 49', Andy Cook made it 3-0 on 58', Tommi O'Reilly pulled one back for Crewe from the penalty spot on 88' (3-1) and Mickey Demetriou pulled one back for Crewe on 90+7' (3-2).
Grimsby had 45% of the ball, shots were 16-9 (3-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.64-1.83.
Andy Cook (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with a 9.2 rating.
Attendance: 6,931. Referee: David Rock.
Match stats
| Grimsby | Crewe | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.64 | 1.83 |
| Total shots | 16 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 26 | 14 |
| Big chances | 4 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 178 (61%) | 228 (64%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total shots | 16 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 9 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 8 |
Lineups
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Jackson Smith, Harvey Rodgers, Maldini Kacurri, Cameron McJannet, Reece Staunton, Géza Dávid Turi, Darragh Burns, Kieran Green, Clarke Oduor, Jaze Kabia, Andy Cook
Crewe (4-2-3-1): Ian Lawlor, Lewis Billington, James Connolly, Mickey Demetriou, Reece Hutchinson, Jack Powell, Max Sanders, Tommi O'Reilly, Matús Holícek, Josh March, Emre Tezgel
Key events
- 10' · Goal · Andy Cook (Grimsby)
- 49' · Goal · Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 58' · Goal · Andy Cook (Grimsby)
- 59' · Substitution · Calum Agius for Jack Powell (Crewe)
- 62' · Yellow card · Maldini Kacurri (Grimsby)
- 66' · Substitution · Tyrell Warren for Harvey Rodgers (Grimsby)
- 76' · Substitution · Jayden Sweeney for Clarke Oduor (Grimsby)
- 76' · Substitution · Jamie Walker for Géza Dávid Turi (Grimsby)
- 76' · Substitution · Omar Bogle for Emre Tezgel (Crewe)
- 76' · Substitution · Adrien Thibaut for Josh March (Crewe)
- 81' · Substitution · Jude Soonsup-Bell for Andy Cook (Grimsby)
- 82' · Substitution · Justin Amaluzor for Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 84' · Substitution · Shilow Tracey for Reece Hutchinson (Crewe)
- 88' · Goal · Tommi O'Reilly (Crewe)
- 90'+7 · Goal · Mickey Demetriou (Crewe)
All-time head-to-head
25 league meetings since 1998: Grimsby 8, draws 4, Crewe 13.
Questions
Who won Grimsby vs Crewe?
Grimsby won, 3-2 (League Two) on Sat, 11 Apr 2026.
When and where is Grimsby vs Crewe?
Sat, 11 Apr 2026, 14:00 UTC at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Crewe?
In 25 league meetings since 1998: Grimsby 8 wins, 4 draws, Crewe 13 wins (goals 25-41).