Grimsby 0-1 Bristol Rovers
Updated
Bristol Rovers won: Grimsby 0-1 Bristol Rovers in the League Two (Round 6) on Sat, 30 Aug 2025 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire. Bristol Rovers goals: Macauley Southam-Hales 27'. Expected goals: 1.05-0.80. Possession: 66-34. Player of the match: Macauley Southam-Hales (8.3).
Match report
Bristol Rovers beat Grimsby 1-0
Bristol Rovers narrowly beat Grimsby 1-0 away from home at Blundell Park on Saturday 30 August in the League Two.
Macauley Southam-Hales put Bristol Rovers ahead on 27' (0-1).
Grimsby had 66% of the ball, shots were 12-9 (3-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.05-0.80.
Macauley Southam-Hales (Bristol Rovers) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 7,406. Referee: Neil Hair.
Match stats
| Grimsby | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 66 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.05 | 0.80 |
| Total shots | 12 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 32 | 17 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 350 (79%) | 115 (52%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 9 | 8 |
| Total shots | 12 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 6 |
Lineups
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Christy Pym, Harvey Rodgers, Géza Dávid Turi, Cameron McJannet, Tyrell Warren, Reece Staunton, Justin Amaluzor, Kieran Green, Evan Khouri, Charles Vernam, Jaze Kabia
Bristol Rovers (4-2-3-1): Luke Southwood, Macauley Southam-Hales, Kacper Lopata, Alfie Kilgour, Jack Sparkes, Kamil Conteh, Joshua McEachran, Promise Omochere, Ruel Sotiriou, Luke Thomas, Ellis Harrison
Key events
- 25' · Yellow card · Justin Amaluzor (Grimsby)
- 27' · Goal · Macauley Southam-Hales (Bristol Rovers)
- 39' · Yellow card · Kacper Lopata (Bristol Rovers)
- 46' · Substitution · Darragh Burns for Justin Amaluzor (Grimsby)
- 46' · Substitution · George McEachran for Géza Dávid Turi (Grimsby)
- 52' · Substitution · Fabrizio Cavegn for Ruel Sotiriou (Bristol Rovers)
- 58' · Yellow card · Alfie Kilgour (Bristol Rovers)
- 63' · Substitution · Taylor Moore for Luke Thomas (Bristol Rovers)
- 63' · Substitution · Ryan Howley for Ellis Harrison (Bristol Rovers)
- 74' · Substitution · Isaac Hutchinson for Joshua McEachran (Bristol Rovers)
- 80' · Substitution · Cameron Gardner for Jaze Kabia (Grimsby)
- 80' · Substitution · Danny Rose for Reece Staunton (Grimsby)
- 81' · Yellow card · Ryan Howley (Bristol Rovers)
- 90'+1 · Substitution · Clarke Oduor for Charles Vernam (Grimsby)
All-time head-to-head
13 league meetings since 1997: Grimsby 4, draws 2, Bristol Rovers 7.
Questions
Who won Grimsby vs Bristol Rovers?
Bristol Rovers won, 0-1 (League Two) on Sat, 30 Aug 2025.
When and where is Grimsby vs Bristol Rovers?
Sat, 30 Aug 2025, 14:00 UTC at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Bristol Rovers?
In 13 league meetings since 1997: Grimsby 4 wins, 2 draws, Bristol Rovers 7 wins (goals 14-16).