Grimsby 1-2 Shrewsbury
Updated
Shrewsbury won: Grimsby 1-2 Shrewsbury in the League Two (Round 9) on Sat, 3 Oct 2026 at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns. Grimsby goals: Finlay Cartwright 75'. Shrewsbury goals: George Lloyd 19', Kian McMahon-Brown 60'. Expected goals: 1.56-1.13. Possession: 64-36. Player of the match: William Boyle (8.7).
Match report
Shrewsbury beat Grimsby 2-1
Shrewsbury squeezed past Grimsby 2-1 away from home at Blundell Park on Saturday 3 October in the League Two.
George Lloyd put Shrewsbury ahead on 19' (0-1), Kian McMahon-Brown made it 0-2 on 60' and Finlay Cartwright pulled one back for Grimsby on 75' (1-2).
Grimsby had 64% of the ball, shots were 21-9 (5-4 on target) and expected goals finished 1.56-1.13. Grimsby created the better chances but couldn't make them count.
William Boyle (Shrewsbury Town) was player of the match with an 8.7 rating.
Attendance: 7,429. Referee: Matthew Corlett.
Match stats
| Grimsby | Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 64 | 36 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.56 | 1.13 |
| Total shots | 21 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 46 | 13 |
| Big chances | 0 | 1 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 268 (69%) | 110 (50%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 6 |
| Corners | 8 | 6 |
| Total shots | 21 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 10 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 13 | 8 |
Lineups
Grimsby (4-1-4-1): Christy Pym, Harvey Rodgers, Cameron McJannet, Edon Pruti, Jayden Sweeney, Jamie Walker, Justin Amaluzor, Kieran Green, Cian Doyle, Charles Vernam, Andy Cook
Shrewsbury (3-4-1-2): Will Brook, Sam Stubbs, William Boyle, Josh Ruffels, Luca Hoole, Tom Sang, Jay Turner-Cooke, Kevin Berkoe, Kian McMahon-Brown, George Lloyd, Isaac Fletcher
Key events
- 19' · Goal · George Lloyd (Shrewsbury)
- 26' · Yellow card · Kevin Berkoe (Shrewsbury)
- 50' · Yellow card · Isaac Fletcher (Shrewsbury)
- 56' · Yellow card · Kian McMahon-Brown (Shrewsbury)
- 58' · Yellow card · Cian Doyle (Grimsby)
- 60' · Goal · Kian McMahon-Brown (Shrewsbury)
- 61' · Substitution · Iwan Morgan for Charles Vernam (Grimsby)
- 61' · Substitution · Finlay Cartwright for Cian Doyle (Grimsby)
- 74' · Yellow card · Josh Ruffels (Shrewsbury)
- 75' · Goal · Finlay Cartwright (Grimsby)
- 75' · Yellow card · George Lloyd (Shrewsbury)
- 80' · Substitution · Josh Davison for Isaac Fletcher (Shrewsbury)
- 80' · Substitution · Will Gray for Jay Turner-Cooke (Shrewsbury)
- 90' · Substitution · Ryley Reynolds for Jamie Walker (Grimsby)
- 90' · Substitution · Sonny Finch for Andy Cook (Grimsby)
- 90'+4 · Yellow card · Josh Davison (Shrewsbury)
All-time head-to-head
15 league meetings since 2004: Grimsby 4, draws 8, Shrewsbury 3.
Questions
Who won Grimsby vs Shrewsbury?
Shrewsbury won, 1-2 (League Two) on Sat, 3 Oct 2026.
When and where is Grimsby vs Shrewsbury?
Sat, 3 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolns, League Two.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Shrewsbury?
In 15 league meetings since 2004: Grimsby 4 wins, 8 draws, Shrewsbury 3 wins (goals 16-13).