Notts County 2-1 Grimsby
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Notts County won: Notts County 2-1 Grimsby in the England, EFL Trophy (Round 1) on Tue, 22 Sept 2026 at Meadow Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. Notts County goals: Callum Roberts 32', Oliver Cooper 90'+7. Grimsby goals: Jayden Sweeney 79'. Possession: 60-40. Player of the match: Matthew Palmer (8.6).
Match report
Notts County beat Grimsby 2-1
Notts County narrowly beat Grimsby 2-1 at Meadow Lane on Tuesday 22 September in the England, EFL Trophy.
Callum Roberts put Notts County ahead on 32' (1-0), Jayden Sweeney levelled for Grimsby on 79' (1-1) and Oliver Cooper restored Notts County's lead on 90+7' (2-1).
Oliver Cooper's 90+7' strike proved decisive.
Notts County had 60% of the ball, shots were 13-9 (6-3 on target).
Matthew Palmer (Notts County) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 2,032. Referee: Jamie Robinson.
Match stats
| Notts County | Grimsby | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 60 | 40 |
| Total shots | 13 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 31 | 13 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 541 (86%) | 315 (75%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 1 |
| Corners | 0 | 3 |
| Total shots | 13 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on target | 6 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 3 |
| Shots outside box | 7 | 6 |
Lineups
Notts County (3-4-2-1): Harry Griffiths, Matthew Baker, Rodney McDonald, Luke Browne, Rosaire Longelo, Matthew Palmer, Conor Grant, Ishé Samuels-Smith, Callum Roberts, Maziar Kouhyar, Luka Smyth
Grimsby (3-4-2-1): Harvey Cartwright, Douglas Tharme, Edon Pruti, Alex Graham, Joe Foulkes, Cian Doyle, Jamie Walker, Reece Staunton, Henry Brown, Finlay Cartwright, Sonny Finch
Key events
- 32' · Goal · Callum Roberts (Notts County)
- 79' · Goal · Jayden Sweeney (Grimsby)
- 90'+7 · Goal · Oliver Cooper (Notts County)
All-time head-to-head
32 league meetings since 1993: Notts County 12, draws 8, Grimsby 12.
Questions
Who won Notts County vs Grimsby?
Notts County won, 2-1 (England, EFL Trophy) on Tue, 22 Sept 2026.
When and where is Notts County vs Grimsby?
Tue, 22 Sept 2026, 18:00 UTC at Meadow Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, EFL Trophy.
What is the head-to-head record between Notts County and Grimsby?
In 32 league meetings since 1993: Notts County 12 wins, 8 draws, Grimsby 12 wins (goals 44-47).