Walsall 0-1 Grimsby
Updated
Grimsby won: Walsall 0-1 Grimsby in the League Two (Round 4) on Tue, 19 Aug 2025 at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands. Grimsby goals: Evan Khouri 68'. Expected goals: 0.64-1.44. Possession: 46-54. Player of the match: Christy Pym (7.9).
Match report
Grimsby beat Walsall 1-0
Grimsby squeezed past Walsall 1-0 away from home at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on Tuesday 19 August in the League Two.
Evan Khouri put Grimsby ahead on 68' (0-1).
Walsall had 46% of the ball, shots were 11-15 (2-5 on target) and expected goals finished 0.64-1.44.
Christy Pym (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with a 7.9 rating.
Attendance: 5,619. Referee: Matthew Corlett.
Match stats
| Walsall | Grimsby | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 46 | 54 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.64 | 1.44 |
| Total shots | 11 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 16 |
| Big chances | 1 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 207 (65%) | 279 (71%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 6 |
| Total shots | 11 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 6 |
Lineups
Walsall (3-1-4-2): Myles Roberts, Harrison Burke, Aden Flint, Daniel Cox, Lewis Warrington, Connor Barrett, Jamie Jellis, Charlie Lakin, Mason Hancock, Aaron Pressley, Jonny Stuttle
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Christy Pym, Harvey Rodgers, Douglas Tharme, Cameron McJannet, Jayden Sweeney, George McEachran, Darragh Burns, Kieran Green, Evan Khouri, Charles Vernam, Jaze Kabia
Key events
- 32' · Yellow card · Jayden Sweeney (Grimsby)
- 37' · Substitution · Albert Adomah for Jonny Stuttle (Walsall)
- 55' · Substitution · Courtney Clarke for Mason Hancock (Walsall)
- 68' · Goal · Evan Khouri (Grimsby)
- 72' · Substitution · Jake Hollman for Charlie Lakin (Walsall)
- 72' · Substitution · Jamille Matt for Aaron Pressley (Walsall)
- 73' · Substitution · Ryan Finnigan for Jamie Jellis (Walsall)
- 75' · Yellow card · Daniel Cox (Walsall)
- 77' · Substitution · Cameron Gardner for Jaze Kabia (Grimsby)
- 77' · Substitution · Justin Amaluzor for Darragh Burns (Grimsby)
- 82' · Substitution · Jamie Walker for Charles Vernam (Grimsby)
- 89' · Substitution · Tyrell Warren for Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 89' · Yellow card · George McEachran (Grimsby)
- 90'+6 · Yellow card · Myles Roberts (Walsall)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 1997: Walsall 8, draws 7, Grimsby 7.
Questions
Who won Walsall vs Grimsby?
Grimsby won, 0-1 (League Two) on Tue, 19 Aug 2025.
When and where is Walsall vs Grimsby?
Tue, 19 Aug 2025, 19:00 UTC at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Grimsby?
In 22 league meetings since 1997: Walsall 8 wins, 7 draws, Grimsby 7 wins (goals 33-25).