Grimsby 1-0 Gillingham
Updated
Grimsby won: Grimsby 1-0 Gillingham in the League Two (Round 13) on Sat, 18 Oct 2025 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire. Grimsby goals: Charles Vernam 58' (pen). Sent off: Remeao Hutton (33'), Jonathan Williams (63'). Expected goals: 2.49-0.38. Possession: 77-23. Player of the match: Charles Vernam (8.7).
Match report
Grimsby beat Gillingham 1-0
Grimsby narrowly beat Gillingham 1-0 at Blundell Park on Saturday 18 October in the League Two.
Charles Vernam put Grimsby ahead from the penalty spot on 58' (1-0).
Remeao Hutton (Gillingham) was sent off on 33' and Jonathan Williams (Gillingham) was sent off on 63'.
Grimsby had 77% of the ball, shots were 25-3 (9-2 on target) and expected goals finished 2.49-0.38. Grimsby were the better side on chances, too.
Charles Vernam (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 6,659. Referee: Zac Kennard-Kettle.
Match stats
| Grimsby | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 77 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.49 | 0.38 |
| Total shots | 25 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box | 64 | 10 |
| Big chances | 2 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 504 (86%) | 67 (40%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 5 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total shots | 25 | 3 |
| Shots off target | 10 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 2 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 0 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 2 |
Lineups
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Christy Pym, Harvey Rodgers, Sam Lavelle, Cameron McJannet, Jayden Sweeney, George McEachran, Justin Amaluzor, Kieran Green, Jamie Walker, Charles Vernam, Jaze Kabia
Gillingham (4-3-1-2): Glenn Morris, Remeao Hutton, Sam Gale, Andrew Smith, Max Clark, Robbie McKenzie, Ethan Coleman, Jonathan Williams, Bradley Dack, Josh Andrews, Seb Palmer Houlden
Key events
- 27' · Yellow card · Jaze Kabia (Grimsby)
- 33' · Red card · Remeao Hutton (Gillingham)
- 50' · Yellow card · Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 55' · Yellow card · Harvey Rodgers (Grimsby)
- 58' · Goal · Charles Vernam (Grimsby)
- 59' · Substitution · Sam Vokes for Josh Andrews (Gillingham)
- 59' · Substitution · Elliott Nevitt for Seb Palmer Houlden (Gillingham)
- 60' · Yellow card · Jonathan Williams (Gillingham)
- 63' · Red card · Jonathan Williams (Gillingham)
- 65' · Substitution · Armani Little for Bradley Dack (Gillingham)
- 66' · Yellow card · Ethan Coleman (Gillingham)
- 66' · Yellow card · Armani Little (Gillingham)
- 80' · Substitution · Jude Soonsup-Bell for Charles Vernam (Grimsby)
- 80' · Substitution · Evan Khouri for Jamie Walker (Grimsby)
- 83' · Yellow card · Sam Gale (Gillingham)
- 84' · Yellow card · Max Clark (Gillingham)
- 86' · Substitution · Lenni Cirino for Max Clark (Gillingham)
- 88' · Substitution · Danny Rose for Jaze Kabia (Grimsby)
All-time head-to-head
18 league meetings since 1997: Grimsby 7, draws 5, Gillingham 6.
Questions
Who won Grimsby vs Gillingham?
Grimsby won, 1-0 (League Two) on Sat, 18 Oct 2025.
When and where is Grimsby vs Gillingham?
Sat, 18 Oct 2025, 14:00 UTC at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Gillingham?
In 18 league meetings since 1997: Grimsby 7 wins, 5 draws, Gillingham 6 wins (goals 21-18).