Grimsby 2-2 MK Dons
Updated
It finished level: Grimsby 2-2 MK Dons in the League Two (Round 30) on Sat, 31 Jan 2026 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns. Grimsby goals: Jaze Kabia 64', Jaze Kabia 72'. MK Dons goals: Callum Paterson 22' (pen), Marvin Ekpiteta 28'. Expected goals: 1.14-1.49. Possession: 62-38. Player of the match: Jaze Kabia (8.2).
Match report
Grimsby 2-2 MK Dons: match report
Grimsby and MK Dons shared the points in a 2-2 draw at Blundell Park on Saturday 31 January in the League Two.
Callum Paterson put MK Dons ahead from the penalty spot on 22' (0-1), Marvin Ekpiteta made it 0-2 on 28', Jaze Kabia pulled one back for Grimsby on 64' (1-2) and added another on 72' (2-2).
Grimsby had 62% of the ball, shots were 12-8 (3-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.14-1.49.
Jaze Kabia (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 6,246. Referee: Kirsty Dowle.
Match stats
| Grimsby | MK Dons | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 62 | 38 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.14 | 1.49 |
| Total shots | 12 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 26 | 16 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 215 (60%) | 102 (45%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 9 | 6 |
| Total shots | 12 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 6 |
Lineups
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Jackson Smith, Harvey Rodgers, Sam Lavelle, Cameron McJannet, Jayden Sweeney, George McEachran, Jaze Kabia, Jamie Walker, Evan Khouri, Charles Vernam, Andy Cook
MK Dons (3-1-4-2): Craig MacGillivray, Marvin Ekpiteta, Curtis Nelson, Luke Offord, Liam Kelly, Gethin Jones, Ben Wiles, Alex Gilbey, Jon Mellish, Aaron Collins, Callum Paterson
Key events
- 22' · Goal · Callum Paterson (MK Dons)
- 27' · Substitution · Reece Staunton for Jayden Sweeney (Grimsby)
- 28' · Goal · Marvin Ekpiteta (MK Dons)
- 35' · Yellow card · Charles Vernam (Grimsby)
- 64' · Goal · Jaze Kabia (Grimsby)
- 71' · Substitution · Connor Lemonheigh-Evans for Liam Kelly (MK Dons)
- 71' · Substitution · Rushian Hepburn-Murphy for Callum Paterson (MK Dons)
- 72' · Goal · Jaze Kabia (Grimsby)
- 75' · Yellow card · Luke Offord (MK Dons)
- 79' · Substitution · Tyrell Warren for Sam Lavelle (Grimsby)
- 84' · Substitution · Jay Matete for Connor Lemonheigh-Evans (MK Dons)
- 86' · Substitution · Justin Amaluzor for Andy Cook (Grimsby)
- 87' · Substitution · Géza Dávid Turi for Jamie Walker (Grimsby)
- 90'+6 · Substitution · Tyrell Sellars-Fleming for Charles Vernam (Grimsby)
- 90'+8 · Yellow card · Jay Matete (MK Dons)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2006: Grimsby 4, draws 4, MK Dons 4.
Questions
Who won Grimsby vs MK Dons?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (League Two) on Sat, 31 Jan 2026.
When and where is Grimsby vs MK Dons?
Sat, 31 Jan 2026, 12:30 UTC at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and MK Dons?
In 12 league meetings since 2006: Grimsby 4 wins, 4 draws, MK Dons 4 wins (goals 13-16).