Grimsby 1-0 Accrington
Updated
Grimsby won: Grimsby 1-0 Accrington in the League Two (Round 32) on Wed, 11 Feb 2026 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns. Grimsby goals: Tyrell Sellars-Fleming 58'. Sent off: Devon Matthews (86'). Expected goals: 2.74-0.36. Possession: 49-51. Player of the match: Reece Staunton (8.6).
Match report
Grimsby beat Accrington 1-0
Grimsby narrowly beat Accrington 1-0 at Blundell Park on Wednesday 11 February in the League Two.
Tyrell Sellars-Fleming put Grimsby ahead on 58' (1-0).
Devon Matthews (Accrington) was sent off on 86'.
Grimsby had 49% of the ball, shots were 27-10 (8-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.74-0.36. Grimsby were the better side on chances, too.
Reece Staunton (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 4,604. Referee: Abigail Byrne.
Match stats
| Grimsby | Accrington | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 49 | 51 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.74 | 0.36 |
| Total shots | 27 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 40 | 13 |
| Big chances | 7 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 7 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 226 (66%) | 216 (59%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 8 | 4 |
| Total shots | 27 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 14 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 8 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 21 | 4 |
Lineups
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Jackson Smith, Harvey Rodgers, Maldini Kacurri, Cameron McJannet, Reece Staunton, George McEachran, Darragh Burns, Kieran Green, Jamie Walker, Tyrell Sellars-Fleming, Andy Cook
Accrington (3-4-2-1): Oliver Wright, Donald Love, Farrend Rawson, Devon Matthews, Connor O'Brien, Conor Grant, Luke Butterfield, Isaac Heath, Shaun Whalley, Alex Henderson, Josh Woods
Key events
- 54' · Yellow card · Cameron McJannet (Grimsby)
- 58' · Goal · Tyrell Sellars-Fleming (Grimsby)
- 63' · Substitution · Paddy Madden for Alex Henderson (Accrington)
- 63' · Substitution · Freddie Sass for Connor O'Brien (Accrington)
- 69' · Substitution · Charles Vernam for Tyrell Sellars-Fleming (Grimsby)
- 69' · Substitution · Evan Khouri for Jamie Walker (Grimsby)
- 76' · Substitution · Clarke Oduor for George McEachran (Grimsby)
- 77' · Substitution · David Opeoluwa Abimbola for Josh Woods (Accrington)
- 83' · Substitution · Jaze Kabia for Andy Cook (Grimsby)
- 84' · Substitution · Justin Amaluzor for Darragh Burns (Grimsby)
- 86' · Red card · Devon Matthews (Accrington)
- 88' · Substitution · Charlie Brown for Conor Grant (Accrington)
- 90'+2 · Yellow card · Charlie Brown (Accrington)
- 90'+3 · Yellow card · Donald Love (Accrington)
All-time head-to-head
19 league meetings since 2006: Grimsby 6, draws 5, Accrington 8.
Questions
Who won Grimsby vs Accrington?
Grimsby won, 1-0 (League Two) on Wed, 11 Feb 2026.
When and where is Grimsby vs Accrington?
Wed, 11 Feb 2026, 19:45 UTC at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Accrington?
In 19 league meetings since 2006: Grimsby 6 wins, 5 draws, Accrington 8 wins (goals 27-33).