Grimsby 1-2 Colchester
Updated
Colchester won: Grimsby 1-2 Colchester in the League Two (Round 12) on Sat, 11 Oct 2025 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire. Grimsby goals: Kieran Green 18'. Colchester goals: Micah Mbick 38', Micah Mbick 60'. Expected goals: 0.89-2.50. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Micah Mbick (8.7).
Match report
Colchester beat Grimsby 2-1
Colchester came from behind to beat Grimsby 2-1 away from home at Blundell Park on Saturday 11 October in the League Two.
Kieran Green put Grimsby ahead on 18' (1-0), Micah Mbick levelled for Colchester on 38' (1-1) and added another on 60' (1-2).
Grimsby had 56% of the ball, shots were 7-14 (2-7 on target) and expected goals finished 0.89-2.50. Colchester were the better side on chances, too.
Micah Mbick (Colchester United) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 6,931. Referee: James Bell.
Match stats
| Grimsby | Colchester | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.89 | 2.50 |
| Total shots | 7 | 14 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box | 26 | 31 |
| Big chances | 2 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 257 (71%) | 208 (72%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 4 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total shots | 7 | 14 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 7 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 10 |
Lineups
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Christy Pym, Harvey Rodgers, Tyrell Warren, Cameron McJannet, Jayden Sweeney, George McEachran, Darragh Burns, Kieran Green, Evan Khouri, Charles Vernam, Jaze Kabia
Colchester (4-2-3-1): Matt Macey, Kane Vincent-Young, Jack Tucker, Harvey Araujo, Ellis Iandolo, Arthur Read, Teddy Bishop, Kyreece Lisbie, Jack Payne, Harry Anderson, Micah Mbick
Key events
- 18' · Goal · Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 25' · Yellow card · George McEachran (Grimsby)
- 27' · Yellow card · Evan Khouri (Grimsby)
- 27' · Yellow card · Jack Tucker (Colchester)
- 33' · Yellow card · Jack Payne (Colchester)
- 35' · Yellow card · Ellis Iandolo (Colchester)
- 38' · Goal · Micah Mbick (Colchester)
- 50' · Yellow card · Arthur Read (Colchester)
- 56' · Substitution · Jason Dadi Svanthorsson for Darragh Burns (Grimsby)
- 60' · Goal · Micah Mbick (Colchester)
- 70' · Substitution · Owura Edwards for Kyreece Lisbie (Colchester)
- 73' · Substitution · Justin Amaluzor for Jaze Kabia (Grimsby)
- 73' · Substitution · Jude Soonsup-Bell for Charles Vernam (Grimsby)
- 82' · Substitution · Jamie Walker for George McEachran (Grimsby)
- 82' · Substitution · Danny Rose for Jayden Sweeney (Grimsby)
- 86' · Yellow card · Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 88' · Substitution · Jaden Williams for Micah Mbick (Colchester)
- 90'+2 · Substitution · Rob Hunt for Jack Payne (Colchester)
All-time head-to-head
20 league meetings since 2003: Grimsby 7, draws 4, Colchester 9.
Questions
Who won Grimsby vs Colchester?
Colchester won, 1-2 (League Two) on Sat, 11 Oct 2025.
When and where is Grimsby vs Colchester?
Sat, 11 Oct 2025, 14:00 UTC at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Colchester?
In 20 league meetings since 2003: Grimsby 7 wins, 4 draws, Colchester 9 wins (goals 22-25).