Grimsby 1-0 Barnet
Updated
Grimsby won: Grimsby 1-0 Barnet in the League Two (Round 27) on Sat, 17 Jan 2026 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns. Grimsby goals: Jayden Sweeney 51'. Sent off: Joseph Kizzi (11'). Expected goals: 1.79-1.55. Possession: 61-39. Player of the match: Jayden Sweeney (8.5).
Match report
Grimsby beat Barnet 1-0
Grimsby edged Barnet 1-0 at Blundell Park on Saturday 17 January in the League Two.
Jayden Sweeney put Grimsby ahead on 51' (1-0).
Joseph Kizzi (Barnet) was sent off on 11'.
Grimsby had 61% of the ball, shots were 14-14 (5-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.79-1.55.
Jayden Sweeney (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 6,046. Referee: Jamie O'Connor.
Match stats
| Grimsby | Barnet | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 61 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.79 | 1.55 |
| Total shots | 14 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 36 | 18 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 280 (72%) | 127 (53%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 5 | 7 |
| Total shots | 14 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 7 |
Lineups
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Jackson Smith, Harvey Rodgers, Douglas Tharme, Cameron McJannet, Jayden Sweeney, Géza Dávid Turi, Darragh Burns, Kieran Green, Evan Khouri, Charles Vernam, Jude Soonsup-Bell
Barnet (4-3-3): Cieran Slicker, Joseph Kizzi, Danny Collinge, Adam Senior, Nikola Tavares, Nnamdi Ofoborh, Rhys Browne, Idris Kanu, Mark Shelton, Lindokuhle Ndlovu, Ryan Glover
Key events
- 11' · Red card · Joseph Kizzi (Barnet)
- 19' · Substitution · Kane Smith for Rhys Browne (Barnet)
- 28' · Yellow card · Idris Kanu (Barnet)
- 32' · Yellow card · Evan Khouri (Grimsby)
- 41' · Substitution · Reece Staunton for Douglas Tharme (Grimsby)
- 46' · Substitution · Jaze Kabia for Jude Soonsup-Bell (Grimsby)
- 51' · Goal · Jayden Sweeney (Grimsby)
- 66' · Substitution · Oliver Hawkins for Idris Kanu (Barnet)
- 69' · Substitution · George McEachran for Géza Dávid Turi (Grimsby)
- 72' · Substitution · Andy Cook for Darragh Burns (Grimsby)
- 73' · Substitution · Tyrell Sellars-Fleming for Charles Vernam (Grimsby)
- 80' · Substitution · Britt Assombalonga for Lindokuhle Ndlovu (Barnet)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 2005: Grimsby 13, draws 4, Barnet 5.
Questions
Who won Grimsby vs Barnet?
Grimsby won, 1-0 (League Two) on Sat, 17 Jan 2026.
When and where is Grimsby vs Barnet?
Sat, 17 Jan 2026, 15:00 UTC at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Barnet?
In 22 league meetings since 2005: Grimsby 13 wins, 4 draws, Barnet 5 wins (goals 45-28).