Grimsby 1-0 Exeter
Updated
Grimsby won: Grimsby 1-0 Exeter in the League Two (Round 1) on Sat, 15 Aug 2026 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns. Grimsby goals: Harvey Rodgers 36'. Expected goals: 1.43-0.75. Possession: 52-48. Player of the match: Harvey Rodgers (8.4).
Match report
Grimsby beat Exeter 1-0
Grimsby narrowly beat Exeter 1-0 at Blundell Park on Saturday 15 August in the League Two.
Harvey Rodgers put Grimsby ahead on 36' (1-0).
Grimsby had 52% of the ball, shots were 19-8 (4-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.43-0.75.
Harvey Rodgers (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 7,483. Referee: Abigail Byrne.
Match stats
| Grimsby | Exeter | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 52 | 48 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.43 | 0.75 |
| Total shots | 19 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 42 | 11 |
| Big chances | 1 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 265 (69%) | 251 (71%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 6 | 3 |
| Total shots | 19 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 12 | 7 |
Lineups
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
Exeter (3-5-1-1): Jack Bycroft, Edward James, Jack Fitzwater, Luca Woodhouse, Andrew Oluwabori, Taylor Perry, Jake Doyle-Hayes, Charlie Cummins, Vincent Harper, Reece Cole, Jayden Wareham
Key events
- 23' · Yellow card · Jake Doyle-Hayes (Exeter)
- 36' · Goal · Harvey Rodgers (Grimsby)
- 43' · Yellow card · Cameron McJannet (Grimsby)
- 58' · Substitution · Lakyle Samuel for Andrew Oluwabori (Exeter)
- 58' · Substitution · Josh Gordon for Jake Doyle-Hayes (Exeter)
- 59' · Substitution · Gwion Edwards for Vincent Harper (Exeter)
- 68' · Substitution · Iwan Morgan for Cian Doyle (Grimsby)
- 68' · Substitution · Ryley Reynolds for Justin Amaluzor (Grimsby)
- 74' · Substitution · Josh Andrews for Andy Cook (Grimsby)
- 81' · Substitution · George Birch for Taylor Perry (Exeter)
- 84' · Substitution · Jamie Walker for Kieran Green (Grimsby)
All-time head-to-head
13 league meetings since 2008: Grimsby 3, draws 4, Exeter 6.
Questions
Who won Grimsby vs Exeter?
Grimsby won, 1-0 (League Two) on Sat, 15 Aug 2026.
When and where is Grimsby vs Exeter?
Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 14:00 UTC at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Exeter?
In 13 league meetings since 2008: Grimsby 3 wins, 4 draws, Exeter 6 wins (goals 11-18).