Grimsby 5-0 Barrow
Updated
Grimsby won: Grimsby 5-0 Barrow in the League Two (Round 39) on Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns. Grimsby goals: Andy Cook 17' (pen), Kieran Green 42', Jaze Kabia 61', Kieran Green 87', Jaze Kabia 90'+10. Expected goals: 2.44-0.74. Possession: 47-53. Player of the match: Jaze Kabia (9.3).
Match report
Grimsby rout Barrow 5-0
Grimsby ran riot against Barrow 5-0 at Blundell Park on Saturday 21 March in the League Two.
Andy Cook put Grimsby ahead from the penalty spot on 17' (1-0), Kieran Green made it 2-0 on 42', Jaze Kabia made it 3-0 on 61', Kieran Green made it 4-0 on 87' and Jaze Kabia made it 5-0 on 90+10'.
Grimsby had 47% of the ball, shots were 14-11 (7-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.44-0.74. Grimsby were the better side on chances, too.
Jaze Kabia (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with a 9.3 rating.
Attendance: 7,132. Referee: Ben Speedie.
Match stats
| Grimsby | Barrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 47 | 53 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.44 | 0.74 |
| Total shots | 14 | 11 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 29 | 9 |
| Big chances | 6 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 189 (62%) | 229 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total shots | 14 | 11 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 3 |
Lineups
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Jackson Smith, Harvey Rodgers, Maldini Kacurri, Cameron McJannet, Reece Staunton, Géza Dávid Turi, Darragh Burns, Kieran Green, Jamie Walker, Jaze Kabia, Andy Cook
Barrow (4-4-2): Wyll Stanway, Ben Jackson, Angus MacDonald, Niall Canavan, Joseph Anderson, Tom Barkhuizen, Michael Jordan Williams, Charlie McCann, Elliot Newby, Danny Rose, Jack Earing
Key events
- 17' · Goal · Andy Cook (Grimsby)
- 36' · Substitution · George McEachran for Jamie Walker (Grimsby)
- 42' · Goal · Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 46' · Substitution · Josh Gordon for Tom Barkhuizen (Barrow)
- 46' · Substitution · Connor Mahoney for Elliot Newby (Barrow)
- 61' · Goal · Jaze Kabia (Grimsby)
- 62' · Substitution · Clarke Oduor for Géza Dávid Turi (Grimsby)
- 62' · Substitution · Justin Amaluzor for Darragh Burns (Grimsby)
- 67' · Substitution · Tyler Walker for Danny Rose (Barrow)
- 67' · Substitution · Scott Smith for Jack Earing (Barrow)
- 75' · Substitution · Sam Foley for Angus MacDonald (Barrow)
- 79' · Substitution · Jayden Sweeney for George McEachran (Grimsby)
- 80' · Substitution · Jude Soonsup-Bell for Andy Cook (Grimsby)
- 87' · Goal · Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 90'+10 · Goal · Jaze Kabia (Grimsby)
All-time head-to-head
18 league meetings since 2010: Grimsby 9, draws 5, Barrow 4.
Questions
Who won Grimsby vs Barrow?
Grimsby won, 5-0 (League Two) on Sat, 21 Mar 2026.
When and where is Grimsby vs Barrow?
Sat, 21 Mar 2026, 15:00 UTC at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Barrow?
In 18 league meetings since 2010: Grimsby 9 wins, 5 draws, Barrow 4 wins (goals 33-21).