Cambridge United 1-2 Grimsby
Updated
Grimsby won: Cambridge United 1-2 Grimsby in the League Two (Round 25) on Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Cambridge United goals: Ben Knight 41'. Grimsby goals: Kieran Green 23', Cameron McJannet 90'+4. Expected goals: 2.05-1.38. Possession: 65-35. Player of the match: Reece Staunton (8.2).
Match report
Grimsby beat Cambridge United 2-1
Grimsby narrowly beat Cambridge United 2-1 away from home at Cledara Abbey Stadium on Tuesday 21 April in the League Two.
Kieran Green put Grimsby ahead on 23' (0-1), Ben Knight levelled for Cambridge United on 41' (1-1) and Cameron McJannet restored Grimsby's lead on 90+4' (1-2).
Cameron McJannet's 90+4' strike proved decisive.
Cambridge United had 65% of the ball, shots were 17-10 (2-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.05-1.38. Cambridge United created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
Reece Staunton (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 7,779. Referee: Thomas Parsons.
Match stats
| Cambridge United | Grimsby | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 65 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.05 | 1.38 |
| Total shots | 17 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 35 | 22 |
| Big chances | 5 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 323 (75%) | 124 (56%) |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Total shots | 17 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 14 | 8 |
Lineups
Cambridge United (4-2-3-1): Jake Eastwood, Liam Bennett, Mamadou Jobe, Kelland Watts, James Gibbons, Dominic Ball, Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu, Ben Knight, Sullay Kaikai, Adam Mayor, Louis Appéré
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Jackson Smith, Harvey Rodgers, Maldini Kacurri, Cameron McJannet, Reece Staunton, Géza Dávid Turi, Justin Amaluzor, Kieran Green, Clarke Oduor, Jaze Kabia, Andy Cook
Key events
- 23' · Goal · Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 41' · Goal · Ben Knight (Cambridge United)
- 42' · Yellow card · Géza Dávid Turi (Grimsby)
- 58' · Yellow card · Maldini Kacurri (Grimsby)
- 68' · Substitution · Jamie Walker for Géza Dávid Turi (Grimsby)
- 69' · Substitution · Charles Vernam for Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 73' · Substitution · Korey Smith for Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu (Cambridge United)
- 73' · Substitution · Elliott Nevitt for Louis Appéré (Cambridge United)
- 80' · Substitution · James Brophy for Adam Mayor (Cambridge United)
- 89' · Substitution · Tyrell Warren for Clarke Oduor (Grimsby)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Jayden Sweeney for Reece Staunton (Grimsby)
- 90'+4 · Goal · Cameron McJannet (Grimsby)
- 90'+5 · Substitution · Glenn McConnell for Liam Bennett (Cambridge United)
All-time head-to-head
21 league meetings since 2004: Cambridge United 7, draws 6, Grimsby 8.
Questions
Who won Cambridge United vs Grimsby?
Grimsby won, 1-2 (League Two) on Tue, 21 Apr 2026.
When and where is Cambridge United vs Grimsby?
Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 18:45 UTC at Cledara Abbey Stadium, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Cambridge United and Grimsby?
In 21 league meetings since 2004: Cambridge United 7 wins, 6 draws, Grimsby 8 wins (goals 20-20).