Grimsby 7-1 Cheltenham
Updated
Grimsby won: Grimsby 7-1 Cheltenham in the League Two (Round 10) on Sat, 27 Sept 2025 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire. Grimsby goals: Jamie Walker 39', Jamie Walker 41', Jaze Kabia 54', Jayden Sweeney 59', Charles Vernam 62', Jayden Sweeney 80', Evan Khouri 83'. Cheltenham goals: Isaac Hutchinson 19'. Sent off: Harry Pell (45'), Lee Angol (50'). Expected goals: 2.79-0.51. Possession: 77-23. Player of the match: Charles Vernam (9.1).
Match report
Grimsby rout Cheltenham 7-1
Grimsby came from behind to beat Cheltenham 7-1 at Blundell Park on Saturday 27 September in the League Two.
Isaac Hutchinson put Cheltenham ahead on 19' (0-1), Jamie Walker levelled for Grimsby on 39' (1-1), added another on 41' (2-1), Jaze Kabia made it 3-1 on 54', Jayden Sweeney made it 4-1 on 59', Charles Vernam made it 5-1 on 62', Jayden Sweeney made it 6-1 on 80' and Evan Khouri made it 7-1 on 83'.
Harry Pell (Cheltenham) was sent off on 45' and Lee Angol (Cheltenham) was sent off on 50'.
Grimsby had 77% of the ball, shots were 26-3 (12-1 on target) and expected goals finished 2.79-0.51. Grimsby were the better side on chances, too.
Charles Vernam (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with a 9.1 rating.
Attendance: 6,315. Referee: Carl Brook.
Match stats
| Grimsby | Cheltenham | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 77 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.79 | 0.51 |
| Total shots | 26 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 44 | 6 |
| Big chances | 4 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 534 (87%) | 103 (57%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 8 | 1 |
| Total shots | 26 | 3 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 12 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 15 | 2 |
Lineups
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Christy Pym, Harvey Rodgers, Tyrell Warren, Cameron McJannet, Jayden Sweeney, George McEachran, Clarke Oduor, Kieran Green, Jamie Walker, Charles Vernam, Jaze Kabia
Cheltenham (4-4-1-1): Joe Day, Darragh Power, Sam Sherring, James Wilson, Freddy Willcox, Arkell Jude-Boyd, Liam Kinsella, Harry Pell, Ethon Archer, Isaac Hutchinson, Lee Angol
Key events
- 12' · Yellow card · Liam Kinsella (Cheltenham)
- 19' · Goal · Isaac Hutchinson (Cheltenham)
- 39' · Goal · Jamie Walker (Grimsby)
- 41' · Goal · Jamie Walker (Grimsby)
- 41' · Yellow card · Harry Pell (Cheltenham)
- 45' · Red card · Harry Pell (Cheltenham)
- 45'+4 · Yellow card · Lee Angol (Cheltenham)
- 46' · Substitution · Luke Young for Arkell Jude-Boyd (Cheltenham)
- 50' · Red card · Lee Angol (Cheltenham)
- 54' · Substitution · Jake Bickerstaff for Liam Kinsella (Cheltenham)
- 54' · Goal · Jaze Kabia (Grimsby)
- 55' · Yellow card · Isaac Hutchinson (Cheltenham)
- 59' · Goal · Jayden Sweeney (Grimsby)
- 62' · Goal · Charles Vernam (Grimsby)
- 63' · Substitution · Jude Soonsup-Bell for Charles Vernam (Grimsby)
- 63' · Substitution · Danny Rose for Clarke Oduor (Grimsby)
- 67' · Substitution · Jason Svanthórsson for Jaze Kabia (Grimsby)
- 67' · Substitution · Evan Khouri for Jamie Walker (Grimsby)
- 68' · Substitution · Reece Staunton for Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 73' · Substitution · Ryan Broom for Isaac Hutchinson (Cheltenham)
- 74' · Substitution · George Harmon for Freddy Willcox (Cheltenham)
- 80' · Goal · Jayden Sweeney (Grimsby)
- 81' · Substitution · Tom Taylor for Darragh Power (Cheltenham)
- 83' · Goal · Evan Khouri (Grimsby)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 2004: Grimsby 9, draws 7, Cheltenham 6.
Questions
Who won Grimsby vs Cheltenham?
Grimsby won, 7-1 (League Two) on Sat, 27 Sept 2025.
When and where is Grimsby vs Cheltenham?
Sat, 27 Sept 2025, 14:00 UTC at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Cheltenham?
In 22 league meetings since 2004: Grimsby 9 wins, 7 draws, Cheltenham 6 wins (goals 36-25).