Newport County 0-0 Grimsby
Updated
It finished level: Newport County 0-0 Grimsby in the League Two (Round 31) on Sat, 7 Feb 2026 at Rodney Parade, Newport (Casnewydd). Expected goals: 1.32-1.36. Possession: 44-56. Player of the match: Jackson Smith (8.6).
Match report
Newport County 0-0 Grimsby: match report
Newport County and Grimsby played out a goalless draw at Rodney Parade on Saturday 7 February in the League Two.
Newport County had 44% of the ball, shots were 11-13 (5-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.32-1.36.
Jackson Smith (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 3,898. Referee: Declan Bourne.
Match stats
| Newport County | Grimsby | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 44 | 56 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.32 | 1.36 |
| Total shots | 11 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 15 | 27 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 173 (59%) | 255 (69%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 8 | 12 |
| Total shots | 11 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 10 |
Lineups
Newport County (4-1-4-1): Jordan Wright, Liam Shephard, Matthew Baker, Ryan Delaney, Thomas Davies, Ciaran Brennan, Michael Spellman, Sven Sprangler, Harrison Biggins, Gerard Garner, Nathaniel Opoku
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Jackson Smith, Harvey Rodgers, Tyrell Warren, Cameron McJannet, Reece Staunton, Géza Dávid Turi, Jaze Kabia, Kieran Green, Evan Khouri, Charles Vernam, Andy Cook
Key events
- 45'+3 · Yellow card · Andy Cook (Grimsby)
- 67' · Substitution · George McEachran for Géza Dávid Turi (Grimsby)
- 68' · Substitution · Joe Thomas for Liam Shephard (Newport County)
- 68' · Substitution · Tanatswa Nyakuhwa for Harrison Biggins (Newport County)
- 74' · Yellow card · Harvey Rodgers (Grimsby)
- 79' · Substitution · Cole Jarvis for Sven Sprangler (Newport County)
- 80' · Substitution · Anthony Driscoll-Glennon for Gerard Garner (Newport County)
- 81' · Substitution · Jamie Walker for Evan Khouri (Grimsby)
- 81' · Substitution · Darragh Burns for Jaze Kabia (Grimsby)
- 82' · Substitution · Tyrell Sellars-Fleming for Charles Vernam (Grimsby)
- 89' · Substitution · James Crole for Nathaniel Opoku (Newport County)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Anthony Driscoll-Glennon (Newport County)
All-time head-to-head
24 league meetings since 2010: Newport County 7, draws 8, Grimsby 9.
Questions
Who won Newport County vs Grimsby?
The match was a draw, 0-0 (League Two) on Sat, 7 Feb 2026.
When and where is Newport County vs Grimsby?
Sat, 7 Feb 2026, 15:01 UTC at Rodney Parade, Newport (Casnewydd), League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Newport County and Grimsby?
In 24 league meetings since 2010: Newport County 7 wins, 8 draws, Grimsby 9 wins (goals 18-26).