Grimsby 2-2 Manchester United
Updated
It finished level: Grimsby 2-2 Manchester United in the EFL Cup (Round 2) on Wed, 27 Aug 2025 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire. Grimsby goals: Charles Vernam 22', Tyrell Warren 30'. Manchester United goals: Bryan Mbeumo 75', Harry Maguire 89'. Expected goals: 1.75-3.15. Possession: 30-70. Player of the match: Charles Vernam (8.5).
Match report
Grimsby 2-2 Manchester United: match report
It finished 2-2 between Grimsby and Manchester United in EFL Cup on Wednesday 27 August.
Charles Vernam put Grimsby ahead on 22' (1-0), Tyrell Warren made it 2-0 on 30', Bryan Mbeumo pulled one back for Manchester United on 75' (2-1) and Harry Maguire levelled for Manchester United on 89' (2-2).
Grimsby had 30% of the ball, shots were 10-28 (4-9 on target) and expected goals finished 1.75-3.15. Manchester United will feel they deserved more.
Charles Vernam (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 8,647. Referee: Tony Harrington.
Match stats
| Grimsby | Manchester United | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 30 | 70 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.75 | 3.15 |
| Total shots | 10 | 28 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 9 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 47 |
| Big chances | 2 | 4 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 3 |
| Accurate passes | 145 (67%) | 457 (87%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total shots | 10 | 28 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 9 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 14 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 8 | 19 |
Lineups
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Christy Pym, Harvey Rodgers, Tyrell Warren, Cameron McJannet, Jayden Sweeney, George McEachran, Darragh Burns, Kieran Green, Evan Khouri, Charles Vernam, Cameron Gardner
Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Andre Onana, Tyler Fredricson, Harry Maguire, Ayden Heaven, Diogo Dalot, Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, Patrick Dorgu, Amad, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko
Key events
- 22' · Goal · Charles Vernam (Grimsby)
- 30' · Goal · Tyrell Warren (Grimsby)
- 36' · Yellow card · Tyler Fredricson (Manchester United)
- 46' · Substitution · Bryan Mbeumo for Patrick Dorgu (Manchester United)
- 46' · Substitution · Bruno Fernandes for Tyler Fredricson (Manchester United)
- 46' · Substitution · Matthijs de Ligt for Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United)
- 64' · Substitution · Henry Brown for Charles Vernam (Grimsby)
- 64' · Substitution · Géza Dávid Turi for Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 65' · Substitution · Mason Mount for Ayden Heaven (Manchester United)
- 73' · Substitution · Jaze Kabia for Cameron Gardner (Grimsby)
- 73' · Substitution · Clarke Oduor for George McEachran (Grimsby)
- 75' · Goal · Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United)
- 79' · Substitution · Reece Staunton for Harvey Rodgers (Grimsby)
- 82' · Substitution · Joshua Zirkzee for Amad (Manchester United)
- 87' · Yellow card · Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United)
- 87' · Yellow card · Evan Khouri (Grimsby)
- 88' · Yellow card · Cameron McJannet (Grimsby)
- 89' · Goal · Harry Maguire (Manchester United)
All-time head-to-head
Questions
Who won Grimsby vs Manchester United?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (EFL Cup) on Wed, 27 Aug 2025.
When and where is Grimsby vs Manchester United?
Wed, 27 Aug 2025, 19:00 UTC at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, EFL Cup.