Grimsby 2-1 Newport County
Updated
Grimsby won: Grimsby 2-1 Newport County in the League Two (Round 3) on Sat, 16 Aug 2025 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire. Grimsby goals: Courtney Baker-Richardson 1' (og), Kieran Green 90'+4. Newport County goals: Matthew Baker 55'. Expected goals: 2.77-1.30. Possession: 64-36. Player of the match: Kieran Green (8.5).
Match report
Grimsby beat Newport County 2-1
Grimsby narrowly beat Newport County 2-1 at Blundell Park on Saturday 16 August in the League Two.
An own goal by Courtney Baker-Richardson put Grimsby ahead on 1' (1-0), Matthew Baker levelled for Newport County on 55' (1-1) and Kieran Green restored Grimsby's lead on 90+4' (2-1).
Kieran Green's 90+4' strike proved decisive.
Grimsby had 64% of the ball, shots were 22-13 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.77-1.30. Grimsby were the better side on chances, too.
Kieran Green (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 6,402. Referee: Zac Kennard-Kettle.
Match stats
| Grimsby | Newport County | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 64 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.77 | 1.30 |
| Total shots | 22 | 13 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 45 | 17 |
| Big chances | 5 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 282 (75%) | 132 (61%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 12 | 3 |
| Total shots | 22 | 13 |
| Shots off target | 8 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 8 | 6 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 16 | 7 |
Lineups
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Christy Pym, Harvey Rodgers, Douglas Tharme, Cameron McJannet, Jayden Sweeney, George McEachran, Justin Amaluzor, Kieran Green, Jamie Walker, Charles Vernam, Jaze Kabia
Newport County (5-3-2): Nikola Tzanev, Lee Jenkins, Matthew Baker, Liam Shephard, Habeeb Ogunneye, Thomas Davies, Kai Whitmore, Matt Smith, Cameron Evans, Michael Reindorf, Courtney Baker-Richardson
Key events
- 1' · Goal · Courtney Baker-Richardson (Grimsby)
- 8' · Yellow card · Matt Smith (Newport County)
- 30' · Yellow card · Kai Whitmore (Newport County)
- 36' · Yellow card · Cameron Evans (Newport County)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Jaze Kabia (Grimsby)
- 46' · Substitution · Cameron Antwi for Matt Smith (Newport County)
- 55' · Goal · Matthew Baker (Newport County)
- 62' · Yellow card · Justin Amaluzor (Grimsby)
- 65' · Substitution · Darragh Burns for Justin Amaluzor (Grimsby)
- 68' · Substitution · Joe Thomas for Habeeb Ogunneye (Newport County)
- 71' · Substitution · James Clarke for Liam Shephard (Newport County)
- 74' · Substitution · Evan Khouri for Jamie Walker (Grimsby)
- 78' · Substitution · Bobby Kamwa for Michael Reindorf (Newport County)
- 78' · Substitution · Michael Spellman for Courtney Baker-Richardson (Newport County)
- 81' · Substitution · Cameron Gardner for Charles Vernam (Grimsby)
- 81' · Substitution · Tyrell Warren for Jayden Sweeney (Grimsby)
- 81' · Substitution · Reece Staunton for Harvey Rodgers (Grimsby)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Kieran Green (Grimsby)
All-time head-to-head
24 league meetings since 2010: Grimsby 9, draws 8, Newport County 7.
Questions
Who won Grimsby vs Newport County?
Grimsby won, 2-1 (League Two) on Sat, 16 Aug 2025.
When and where is Grimsby vs Newport County?
Sat, 16 Aug 2025, 14:00 UTC at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Newport County?
In 24 league meetings since 2010: Grimsby 9 wins, 8 draws, Newport County 7 wins (goals 26-18).