Colchester 0-1 Grimsby
Updated
Grimsby won: Colchester 0-1 Grimsby in the League Two (Round 29) on Tue, 27 Jan 2026 at JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester, Essex. Grimsby goals: Harvey Rodgers 38'. Sent off: Kieran Green (66'). Expected goals: 2.31-1.41. Possession: 63-37. Player of the match: Jackson Smith (8.7).
Match report
Grimsby beat Colchester 1-0
Grimsby narrowly beat Colchester 1-0 away from home at JobServe Community Stadium on Tuesday 27 January in the League Two.
Harvey Rodgers put Grimsby ahead on 38' (0-1).
Kieran Green (Grimsby) was sent off on 66'.
Colchester had 63% of the ball, shots were 26-13 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.31-1.41. Colchester created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Jackson Smith (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 4,237. Referee: Ben Atkinson.
Match stats
| Colchester | Grimsby | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 63 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.31 | 1.41 |
| Total shots | 26 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 48 | 20 |
| Big chances | 4 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 411 (82%) | 194 (67%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 8 | 5 |
| Total shots | 26 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 15 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 19 | 8 |
Lineups
Colchester (4-2-3-1): Matt Macey, Kane Vincent-Young, Jack Tucker, Harvey Araujo, Frankie Terry, Arthur Read, Rob Hunt, Samson Tovide, Jack Payne, Owura Edwards, Will Goodwin
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Jackson Smith, Harvey Rodgers, Sam Lavelle, Cameron McJannet, Reece Staunton, Géza Dávid Turi, Darragh Burns, Kieran Green, Evan Khouri, Charles Vernam, Jude Soonsup-Bell
Key events
- 38' · Goal · Harvey Rodgers (Grimsby)
- 56' · Yellow card · Samson Tovide (Colchester)
- 57' · Substitution · Kyreece Lisbie for Samson Tovide (Colchester)
- 57' · Substitution · Dominic Gape for Frankie Terry (Colchester)
- 61' · Yellow card · Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 65' · Substitution · Jaze Kabia for Jude Soonsup-Bell (Grimsby)
- 66' · Red card · Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 69' · Substitution · Andy Cook for Darragh Burns (Grimsby)
- 70' · Substitution · Clarke Oduor for Charles Vernam (Grimsby)
- 75' · Yellow card · Andy Cook (Grimsby)
- 76' · Substitution · Jaden Williams for Dominic Gape (Colchester)
- 81' · Yellow card · Kyreece Lisbie (Colchester)
- 82' · Substitution · George McEachran for Géza Dávid Turi (Grimsby)
- 82' · Substitution · Tyrell Warren for Harvey Rodgers (Grimsby)
- 83' · Substitution · Adrian Akande for Owura Edwards (Colchester)
- 90'+10 · Yellow card · Harvey Araujo (Colchester)
All-time head-to-head
20 league meetings since 2003: Colchester 9, draws 4, Grimsby 7.
Questions
Who won Colchester vs Grimsby?
Grimsby won, 0-1 (League Two) on Tue, 27 Jan 2026.
When and where is Colchester vs Grimsby?
Tue, 27 Jan 2026, 19:45 UTC at JobServe Community Stadium, Colchester, Essex, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Colchester and Grimsby?
In 20 league meetings since 2003: Colchester 9 wins, 4 draws, Grimsby 7 wins (goals 25-22).