Grimsby 2-2 Walsall
Updated
It finished level: Grimsby 2-2 Walsall in the League Two (Round 33) on Wed, 18 Feb 2026 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns. Grimsby goals: Andy Cook 50', Andy Cook 68'. Walsall goals: Priestley Farquharson 32', Aaron Pressley 71'. Sent off: Myles Roberts (45'). Expected goals: 1.35-1.38. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Andy Cook (8.8).
Match report
Grimsby 2-2 Walsall: match report
It finished 2-2 between Grimsby and Walsall in the League Two on Wednesday 18 February.
Priestley Farquharson put Walsall ahead on 32' (0-1), Andy Cook levelled for Grimsby on 50' (1-1), added another on 68' (2-1) and Aaron Pressley levelled for Walsall on 71' (2-2).
Myles Roberts (Walsall) was sent off on 45+1'.
Grimsby had 62% of the ball, shots were 17-7 (7-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.35-1.38.
Andy Cook (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with an 8.8 rating.
Attendance: 5,138. Referee: Richie Watkins.
Match stats
| Grimsby | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.35 | 1.38 |
| Total shots | 17 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 12 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 278 (73%) | 123 (52%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 10 | 6 |
| Total shots | 17 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 5 |
Lineups
Grimsby (4-5-1): Jackson Smith, Harvey Rodgers, Maldini Kacurri, Cameron McJannet, Reece Staunton, Darragh Burns, Kieran Green, Géza Dávid Turi, Jamie Walker, Tyrell Sellars-Fleming, Andy Cook
Walsall (3-4-2-1): Myles Roberts, Priestley Farquharson, Aden Flint, Kacper Lopata, Courtney Clarke, Brandon Comley, Charlie Lakin, Jid Okeke, Alexander Pattison, Jamie Jellis, Aaron Pressley
Key events
- 7' · Yellow card · Kacper Lopata (Walsall)
- 32' · Goal · Priestley Farquharson (Walsall)
- 45'+1 · Red card · Myles Roberts (Walsall)
- 45'+3 · Substitution · Sam Hornby for Charlie Lakin (Walsall)
- 50' · Goal · Andy Cook (Grimsby)
- 60' · Substitution · Charles Vernam for Tyrell Sellars-Fleming (Grimsby)
- 60' · Substitution · George McEachran for Géza Dávid Turi (Grimsby)
- 66' · Yellow card · Andy Cook (Grimsby)
- 68' · Goal · Andy Cook (Grimsby)
- 71' · Goal · Aaron Pressley (Walsall)
- 75' · Substitution · Harrison Burke for Kacper Lopata (Walsall)
- 75' · Substitution · Vincent Harper for Jid Okeke (Walsall)
- 80' · Substitution · Jaze Kabia for Darragh Burns (Grimsby)
- 86' · Yellow card · Sam Hornby (Walsall)
- 90' · Substitution · Evan Khouri for Jamie Walker (Grimsby)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 1997: Grimsby 7, draws 7, Walsall 8.
Questions
Who won Grimsby vs Walsall?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (League Two) on Wed, 18 Feb 2026.
When and where is Grimsby vs Walsall?
Wed, 18 Feb 2026, 19:45 UTC at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Walsall?
In 22 league meetings since 1997: Grimsby 7 wins, 7 draws, Walsall 8 wins (goals 25-33).