Grimsby 2-0 Bristol Rovers
Updated
Grimsby won: Grimsby 2-0 Bristol Rovers in the League Two (Round 6) on Sat, 12 Sept 2026 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns. Grimsby goals: Kieran Green 22', Géza Dávid Turi 40'. Sent off: Tommy Leigh (75'). Expected goals: 1.44-0.11. Possession: 53-47. Player of the match: Géza Dávid Turi (8.4).
Match report
Grimsby beat Bristol Rovers 2-0
Grimsby got the better of Bristol Rovers 2-0 at Blundell Park on Saturday 12 September in the League Two.
Kieran Green put Grimsby ahead on 22' (1-0) and Géza Dávid Turi made it 2-0 on 40'.
Tommy Leigh (Bristol Rovers) was sent off on 75'.
Grimsby had 53% of the ball, shots were 8-3 (3-1 on target) and expected goals finished 1.44-0.11. Grimsby were the better side on chances, too.
Géza Dávid Turi (Grimsby Town) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 6,945. Referee: Edward Duckworth.
Match stats
| Grimsby | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 53 | 47 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.44 | 0.11 |
| Total shots | 8 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 13 | 7 |
| Big chances | 3 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 155 (58%) | 121 (52%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 8 | 8 |
| Total shots | 8 | 3 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 1 |
Lineups
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): David Harrington, Harvey Rodgers, Maldini Kacurri, Cameron McJannet, Jayden Sweeney, Géza Dávid Turi, Sonny Finch, Kieran Green, Mark Shelton, Charles Vernam, Andy Cook
Bristol Rovers (4-2-3-1): Brad Young, Tom James, Kofi Balmer, Riley Harbottle, Ben Purrington, Richard Smallwood, Clinton Mola, Shaqai Forde, Tommy Leigh, Bobby Kamwa, Fabrizio Cavegn
Key events
- 10' · Yellow card · Ben Purrington (Bristol Rovers)
- 22' · Goal · Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 26' · Substitution · Ciarán Kelly for Riley Harbottle (Bristol Rovers)
- 38' · Yellow card · Shaqai Forde (Bristol Rovers)
- 40' · Goal · Géza Dávid Turi (Grimsby)
- 46' · Substitution · Jack Aitchison for Bobby Kamwa (Bristol Rovers)
- 46' · Substitution · Joe Quigley for Fabrizio Cavegn (Bristol Rovers)
- 46' · Substitution · Ellis Harrison for Shaqai Forde (Bristol Rovers)
- 64' · Yellow card · Kieran Green (Grimsby)
- 64' · Yellow card · Kofi Balmer (Bristol Rovers)
- 68' · Substitution · Edon Pruti for Harvey Rodgers (Grimsby)
- 71' · Yellow card · Charles Vernam (Grimsby)
- 74' · Substitution · Iwan Morgan for Andy Cook (Grimsby)
- 74' · Substitution · Finlay Cartwright for Charles Vernam (Grimsby)
- 75' · Red card · Tommy Leigh (Bristol Rovers)
- 78' · Substitution · Reiss-Alexander Russell-Denny for Richard Smallwood (Bristol Rovers)
- 88' · Substitution · Ryley Reynolds for Sonny Finch (Grimsby)
- 88' · Substitution · Cian Doyle for Mark Shelton (Grimsby)
All-time head-to-head
13 league meetings since 1997: Grimsby 4, draws 2, Bristol Rovers 7.
Questions
Who won Grimsby vs Bristol Rovers?
Grimsby won, 2-0 (League Two) on Sat, 12 Sept 2026.
When and where is Grimsby vs Bristol Rovers?
Sat, 12 Sept 2026, 11:30 UTC at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Bristol Rovers?
In 13 league meetings since 1997: Grimsby 4 wins, 2 draws, Bristol Rovers 7 wins (goals 14-16).