Walsall 0-0 Grimsby
Updated
It finished level: Walsall 0-0 Grimsby in the League Two (Round 2) on Sat, 22 Aug 2026 at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands. Expected goals: 1.21-0.90. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Géza Dávid Turi (8).
Match report
Walsall 0-0 Grimsby: match report
Walsall and Grimsby played out a goalless draw at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on Saturday 22 August in the League Two.
Walsall had 52% of the ball, shots were 15-12 (2-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.21-0.90.
Géza Dávid Turi (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with an 8 rating.
Attendance: 6,499. Referee: Matthew Russell.
Match stats
| Walsall | Grimsby | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.21 | 0.90 |
| Total shots | 15 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 26 | 26 |
| Big chances | 1 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 297 (79%) | 268 (77%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 8 | 7 |
| Total shots | 15 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 5 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 10 | 7 |
Lineups
Walsall (4-2-3-1): Jed Ward, Elicha Ahui, Declan Skura, James Connolly, Mason Hancock, Isaac Moore, Sven Sprangler, Lewis Simper, Courtney Clarke, Andrew Dallas, Aaron Pressley
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Christy Pym, Harvey Rodgers, Maldini Kacurri, Cameron McJannet, Jayden Sweeney, Géza Dávid Turi, Justin Amaluzor, Kieran Green, Cian Doyle, Charles Vernam, Andy Cook
Key events
- 64' · Substitution · Reece Smith for Andrew Dallas (Walsall)
- 68' · Yellow card · Jayden Sweeney (Grimsby)
- 70' · Substitution · Iwan Morgan for Andy Cook (Grimsby)
- 74' · Yellow card · James Connolly (Walsall)
- 80' · Substitution · Rico Browne for Elicha Ahui (Walsall)
- 80' · Substitution · Charlie Crew for Isaac Moore (Walsall)
- 80' · Substitution · Tai Sodje for Lewis Simper (Walsall)
- 80' · Substitution · Ryley Reynolds for Cian Doyle (Grimsby)
- 90' · Substitution · Albert Adomah for Courtney Clarke (Walsall)
All-time head-to-head
22 league meetings since 1997: Walsall 8, draws 7, Grimsby 7.
Questions
Who won Walsall vs Grimsby?
The match was a draw, 0-0 (League Two) on Sat, 22 Aug 2026.
When and where is Walsall vs Grimsby?
Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 11:30 UTC at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Grimsby?
In 22 league meetings since 1997: Walsall 8 wins, 7 draws, Grimsby 7 wins (goals 33-25).