Grimsby 3-1 Salford City
Updated
Grimsby won: Grimsby 3-1 Salford City in the League Two (Round 26) on Tue, 3 Mar 2026 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns. Grimsby goals: Kieran Green 33', Charles Vernam 39', Jude Soonsup-Bell 42'. Salford City goals: Cole Stockton 53'. Expected goals: 1.31-1.37. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Kieran Green (8.2).
Match report
Grimsby beat Salford City 3-1
Grimsby beat Salford City 3-1 at Blundell Park on Tuesday 3 March in the League Two.
Kieran Green put Grimsby ahead on 33' (1-0), Charles Vernam made it 2-0 on 39', Jude Soonsup-Bell made it 3-0 on 42' and Cole Stockton pulled one back for Salford City on 53' (3-1).
Grimsby had 54% of the ball, shots were 8-13 (6-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.31-1.37.
Kieran Green (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 5,154. Referee: Peter Wright.
Match stats
| Grimsby | Salford City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.31 | 1.37 |
| Total shots | 8 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 20 |
| Big chances | 4 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 217 (65%) | 180 (64%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 4 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total shots | 8 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 0 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 8 |
Lineups
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Jackson Smith, Harvey Rodgers, Maldini Kacurri, Cameron McJannet, Jayden Sweeney, Géza Dávid Turi, Darragh Burns, Kieran Green, Evan Khouri, Charles Vernam, Jude Soonsup-Bell
Salford City (5-4-1): Matthew Young, Alfie Dorrington, Brandon Cooper, Zach Awe, Rosaire Longelo, Luke Garbutt, Benjamin Woodburn, Josh Austerfield, Jorge Grant, Kelly N'Mai, Ryan Graydon
Key events
- 16' · Substitution · Cole Stockton for Kelly N'Mai (Salford City)
- 33' · Goal · Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 39' · Substitution · Ossama Ashley for Benjamin Woodburn (Salford City)
- 39' · Goal · Charles Vernam (Grimsby)
- 42' · Goal · Jude Soonsup-Bell (Grimsby)
- 46' · Substitution · Oliver Turton for Alfie Dorrington (Salford City)
- 50' · Yellow card · Ossama Ashley (Salford City)
- 53' · Goal · Cole Stockton (Salford City)
- 56' · Substitution · Fabio Borini for Ossama Ashley (Salford City)
- 59' · Yellow card · Josh Austerfield (Salford City)
- 60' · Substitution · Andy Cook for Jude Soonsup-Bell (Grimsby)
- 61' · Yellow card · Cole Stockton (Salford City)
- 70' · Substitution · Reece Staunton for Harvey Rodgers (Grimsby)
- 70' · Substitution · George McEachran for Evan Khouri (Grimsby)
- 77' · Substitution · Jamie Walker for Géza Dávid Turi (Grimsby)
- 77' · Substitution · Jaze Kabia for Charles Vernam (Grimsby)
- 90' · Yellow card · Jorge Grant (Salford City)
- 90'+5 · Yellow card · Jamie Walker (Grimsby)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Maldini Kacurri (Grimsby)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2019: Grimsby 6, draws 2, Salford City 4.
Questions
Who won Grimsby vs Salford City?
Grimsby won, 3-1 (League Two) on Tue, 3 Mar 2026.
When and where is Grimsby vs Salford City?
Tue, 3 Mar 2026, 19:45 UTC at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Salford City?
In 12 league meetings since 2019: Grimsby 6 wins, 2 draws, Salford City 4 wins (goals 16-14).