Grimsby 3-1 Shrewsbury
Updated
Grimsby won: Grimsby 3-1 Shrewsbury in the EFL Cup (Round 1) on Tue, 12 Aug 2025 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire. Grimsby goals: Justin Amaluzor 15', Cameron Gardner 50', Jaze Kabia 90'+2 (pen). Shrewsbury goals: Tom Sang 63'. Expected goals: 2.80-0.84. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Tyrell Warren (8.4).
Match report
Grimsby beat Shrewsbury 3-1
Grimsby saw off Shrewsbury 3-1 at Blundell Park on Tuesday 12 August in EFL Cup.
Justin Amaluzor put Grimsby ahead on 15' (1-0), Cameron Gardner made it 2-0 on 50', Tom Sang pulled one back for Shrewsbury on 63' (2-1) and Jaze Kabia made it 3-1 from the penalty spot on 90+2'.
Grimsby had 56% of the ball, shots were 19-8 (6-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.80-0.84. Grimsby were the better side on chances, too.
Tyrell Warren (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 3,156. Referee: Seb Stockbridge.
Match stats
| Grimsby | Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.80 | 0.84 |
| Total shots | 19 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 34 | 12 |
| Big chances | 3 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 313 (80%) | 222 (69%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 4 |
| Corners | 10 | 3 |
| Total shots | 19 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 10 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 5 |
Lineups
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Christy Pym, Tyrell Warren, Sam Lavelle, Douglas Tharme, Reece Staunton, Géza Dávid Turi, Justin Amaluzor, Jamie Walker, Evan Khouri, Darragh Burns, Cameron Gardner
Shrewsbury (5-3-2): Elyh Harrison, Thomas Anderson, Aristote Nsiala, George Nurse, Luca Hoole, Malvind Benning, Taylor Perry, Sam Clucas, Tom Sang, George Lloyd, Callum Stewart
Key events
- 4' · Yellow card · Malvind Benning (Shrewsbury)
- 15' · Goal · Justin Amaluzor (Grimsby)
- 26' · Yellow card · Thomas Anderson (Shrewsbury)
- 46' · Substitution · Harvey Rodgers for Sam Lavelle (Grimsby)
- 47' · Yellow card · Sam Clucas (Shrewsbury)
- 50' · Goal · Cameron Gardner (Grimsby)
- 63' · Goal · Tom Sang (Shrewsbury)
- 69' · Substitution · John Marquis for Callum Stewart (Shrewsbury)
- 69' · Substitution · Anthony Scully for Sam Clucas (Shrewsbury)
- 78' · Substitution · Kieran Green for Jamie Walker (Grimsby)
- 78' · Substitution · Jaze Kabia for Cameron Gardner (Grimsby)
- 79' · Substitution · Henry Brown for Darragh Burns (Grimsby)
- 81' · Yellow card · Luca Hoole (Shrewsbury)
- 85' · Substitution · Alex Gilliead for Luca Hoole (Shrewsbury)
- 85' · Substitution · Tommy McDermott for Taylor Perry (Shrewsbury)
- 90'+2 · Goal · Jaze Kabia (Grimsby)
All-time head-to-head
15 league meetings since 2004: Grimsby 4, draws 8, Shrewsbury 3.
Questions
Who won Grimsby vs Shrewsbury?
Grimsby won, 3-1 (EFL Cup) on Tue, 12 Aug 2025.
When and where is Grimsby vs Shrewsbury?
Tue, 12 Aug 2025, 18:45 UTC at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, EFL Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Shrewsbury?
In 15 league meetings since 2004: Grimsby 4 wins, 8 draws, Shrewsbury 3 wins (goals 16-13).