Grimsby 1-2 Salford City
Updated
Salford City won: Grimsby 1-2 Salford City in the League Two (Round 1/2) on Sun, 10 May 2026 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns. Grimsby goals: Reece Staunton 1'. Salford City goals: Kallum Cesay 4', Adebola Oluwo 40'. Expected goals: 0.65-0.51. Possession: 54-46. Player of the match: Adebola Oluwo (8.2).
Match report
Salford City beat Grimsby 2-1
Salford City came from behind to beat Grimsby 2-1 away from home at Blundell Park on Sunday 10 May in the League Two.
Reece Staunton put Grimsby ahead on 1' (1-0), Kallum Cesay levelled for Salford City on 4' (1-1) and Adebola Oluwo restored Salford City's lead on 40' (1-2).
Grimsby had 54% of the ball, shots were 12-7 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 0.65-0.51.
Adebola Oluwo (Salford City) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 8,115.
Match stats
| Grimsby | Salford City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 54 | 46 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.65 | 0.51 |
| Total shots | 12 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 30 | 17 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 169 (59%) | 131 (53%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 3 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total shots | 12 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 6 |
Lineups
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
Salford City (4-4-2): Matthew Young, Haji Mnoga, Adebola Oluwo, Brandon Cooper, Luke Garbutt, Ryan Graydon, Matt Butcher, Josh Austerfield, Kelly N'Mai, Kallum Cesay, Daniel Udoh
Key events
- 1' · Goal · Reece Staunton (Grimsby)
- 4' · Goal · Kallum Cesay (Salford City)
- 19' · Yellow card · Luke Garbutt (Salford City)
- 40' · Goal · Adebola Oluwo (Salford City)
- 58' · Yellow card · Géza Dávid Turi (Grimsby)
- 58' · Yellow card · Josh Austerfield (Salford City)
- 63' · Yellow card · Matt Butcher (Salford City)
- 67' · Substitution · Rosaire Longelo for Kelly N'Mai (Salford City)
- 68' · Substitution · Charles Vernam for Jaze Kabia (Grimsby)
- 68' · Substitution · Darragh Burns for Justin Amaluzor (Grimsby)
- 72' · Substitution · Benjamin Woodburn for Josh Austerfield (Salford City)
- 79' · Substitution · Jamie Walker for Clarke Oduor (Grimsby)
- 88' · Substitution · Cole Stockton for Daniel Udoh (Salford City)
- 89' · Substitution · Fabio Borini for Ryan Graydon (Salford City)
All-time head-to-head
12 league meetings since 2019: Grimsby 6, draws 2, Salford City 4.
Questions
Who won Grimsby vs Salford City?
Salford City won, 1-2 (League Two) on Sun, 10 May 2026.
When and where is Grimsby vs Salford City?
Sun, 10 May 2026, 14:00 UTC at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Salford City?
In 12 league meetings since 2019: Grimsby 6 wins, 2 draws, Salford City 4 wins (goals 16-14).