Grimsby 1-2 Tranmere
Updated
Tranmere won: Grimsby 1-2 Tranmere in the League Two (Round 18) on Thu, 27 Nov 2025 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns. Grimsby goals: Darragh Burns 67'. Tranmere goals: Charlie Whitaker 19', Kristian Dennis 90'+6. Expected goals: 1.32-0.76. Possession: 61-39. Player of the match: Joe Murphy (7.8).
Match report
Tranmere beat Grimsby 2-1
Tranmere narrowly beat Grimsby 2-1 away from home at Blundell Park on Thursday 27 November in the League Two.
Charlie Whitaker put Tranmere ahead on 19' (0-1), Darragh Burns levelled for Grimsby on 67' (1-1) and Kristian Dennis restored Tranmere's lead on 90+6' (1-2).
Kristian Dennis's 90+6' strike proved decisive.
Grimsby had 61% of the ball, shots were 13-6 (6-2 on target) and expected goals finished 1.32-0.76. Grimsby created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Joe Murphy (Tranmere Rovers) was player of the match with a 7.8 rating.
Attendance: 5,565. Referee: William James Finnie.
Match stats
| Grimsby | Tranmere | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 61 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.32 | 0.76 |
| Total shots | 13 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 24 | 13 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 355 (77%) | 189 (63%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 4 |
| Corners | 5 | 1 |
| Total shots | 13 | 6 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 2 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 3 |
Lineups
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Christy Pym, Harvey Rodgers, Tyrell Warren, Cameron McJannet, Reece Staunton, Géza Dávid Turi, Darragh Burns, Jamie Walker, Evan Khouri, Charles Vernam, Danny Rose
Tranmere (3-4-1-2): Joe Murphy, Cameron Norman, Nathan Smith, Patrick Brough, Jayden Joseph, Sam Finley, Billy Blacker, Omari Patrick, Charlie Whitaker, Connor Jennings, Joe Ironside
Key events
- 19' · Goal · Charlie Whitaker (Tranmere)
- 54' · Yellow card · Patrick Brough (Tranmere)
- 66' · Substitution · Jaze Kabia for Tyrell Warren (Grimsby)
- 67' · Goal · Darragh Burns (Grimsby)
- 73' · Yellow card · Connor Jennings (Tranmere)
- 79' · Substitution · Kristian Dennis for Connor Jennings (Tranmere)
- 80' · Substitution · Richard Smallwood for Billy Blacker (Tranmere)
- 80' · Substitution · Nohan Kenneh for Joe Ironside (Tranmere)
- 87' · Substitution · Clarke Oduor for Jamie Walker (Grimsby)
- 87' · Substitution · Justin Amaluzor for Danny Rose (Grimsby)
- 87' · Yellow card · Nohan Kenneh (Tranmere)
- 90' · Substitution · Taylan Harris for Charlie Whitaker (Tranmere)
- 90'+6 · Goal · Kristian Dennis (Tranmere)
- 90'+8 · Yellow card · Kristian Dennis (Tranmere)
All-time head-to-head
30 league meetings since 1993: Grimsby 9, draws 8, Tranmere 13.
Questions
Who won Grimsby vs Tranmere?
Tranmere won, 1-2 (League Two) on Thu, 27 Nov 2025.
When and where is Grimsby vs Tranmere?
Thu, 27 Nov 2025, 20:00 UTC at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Tranmere?
In 30 league meetings since 1993: Grimsby 9 wins, 8 draws, Tranmere 13 wins (goals 35-44).