Match report

Grimsby Stuns Manchester City U21 1-1 in EFL Trophy Clash

Grimsby
Grimsby
1–1
PEN
Manchester City U21
Manchester City U21
Oct 29, 2024

Grimsby stunned Manchester City U21, securing a 1-1 draw in an intense EFL Trophy match. Grimsby's D. Rose equalized in stoppage time, cancelling out R. Heskey's goal for Manchester City U21. Both teams saw yellow cards and made multiple substitutions, reflecting the high stakes of the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Grimsby 1–1 Manchester City U21 (EFL Trophy)
  • • Goal: R. Heskey (Manchester City U21) 89'
  • • Goal: D. Rose (Grimsby) 90'+1'
  • • Yellow Cards: M. Carson (Grimsby), J. Oboavwoduo (Manchester City U21), Stephen Mfuni (Manchester City U21)
  • • Substitutions: Multiple for both teams, including key changes like C. McJannet for Harvey Rodgers (Grimsby) and S. Naylor for K. Braithwaite (Manchester City U21)

Lineups

Grimsby

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Wright (G)
  • 2 L. Cass (D)
  • 24 D. Tharme (D)
  • 17 C. McJannet (D)
  • 3 M. Carson (D)
  • 30 E. Khouri (M)
  • 22 C. Gardner (M)
  • 8 J. Luker (M)
  • 16 C. Ainley (M)
  • 11 J. Svanþórsson (M)
  • 25 D. Wilson (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 G. McEachran
  • 5 H. Rodgers
  • 4 K. Green
  • 33 D. Hume
  • 32 D. Rose
  • 41 S. Auton
  • 21 T. Warren

Manchester City U21

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 72 O. Whatmuff (G)
  • 95 L. Samuel (D)
  • 68 M. Alleyne (D)
  • 91 S. Mfuni (D)
  • 54 S. Naylor (D)
  • 77 J. Oboavwoduo (M)
  • 81 J. Heskey (M)
  • 59 C. Gray (M)
  • 99 E. Lawrence (M)
  • 65 W. Dickson (F)
  • 57 M. Okeke (F)

Substitutes

  • 61 K. Braithwaite
  • 83 R. Heskey
  • 49 R. McAidoo
  • 63 D. Mukasa
  • 98 M. Warhurst
  • 69 M. Hudson

Timeline

  1. Grimsby
    14' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    M. Carson

    Foul

  2. Manchester City U21
    45' Manchester City U21 Card · Yellow Card
    J. Oboavwoduo

    Foul

  3. Grimsby
    46' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. McJannet · On: Harvey Rodgers
  4. Grimsby
    46' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Khouri · On: G. McEachran
  5. Grimsby
    53' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Ainley · On: K. Green
  6. Manchester City U21
    62' Manchester City U21 subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Naylor · On: K. Braithwaite
  7. Manchester City U21
    67' Manchester City U21 Card · Yellow Card
    Stephen Mfuni

    Foul

  8. Grimsby
    71' Grimsby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Luker · On: D. Hume
  9. Manchester City U21
    77' Manchester City U21 subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Lawrence · On: R. Heskey
  10. Manchester City U21
    77' Manchester City U21 subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Oboavwoduo · On: R. McAidoo
  11. Grimsby
    79' Grimsby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Donovan Wilson · On: D. Rose
  12. Manchester City U21
    87' Manchester City U21 subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Okeke · On: D. Mukasa
  13. Manchester City U21
    89' Manchester City U21 Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Heskey · Assist: D. Mukasa
  14. Grimsby
    90'+1 Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Rose · Assist: D. Hume
  15. Manchester City U21
    120'+11 Manchester City U21 Goal · Penalty
    J. Heskey

    Penalty Shootout

  16. Grimsby
    120'+12 Grimsby Goal · Missed Penalty
    C. Gardner

    Penalty Shootout

Match Stats

Stat Grimsby Manchester City U21
Fouls 14 17
Pass Accuracy 86% 89%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 8
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 437 493
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 5 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 376 439
Shots Inside Box 7 4
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ R. Heskey's goal for Manchester City U21 at 89' gave them a temporary lead, but Grimsby fought back.
  • ▸ D. Rose's equalizer in stoppage time (90'+1') showcased Grimsby's determination, maintaining the draw.