Match report

Luton and Grimsby Battle to a Draw in FA Cup

Luton
Luton
2–2
FT
Grimsby
Grimsby
Jan 28, 2023

Luton held their ground against the determined Grimsby side in an FA Cup match that saw both teams battle to a hard-fought 2-2 draw. Goals from E. Adebayo and J. Clark for Luton were met with equal response from G. Holohan and H. Clifton of Grimsby, ensuring a thrilling encounter at the end.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Luton 2–2 Grimsby
  • • First Goal: G. Holohan (Grimsby) at 43'
  • • Penalty Goal: E. Adebayo (Luton) at 49'
  • • Second Goal for Luton: J. Clark from A. Doughty's assist at 66'
  • • Grimsby Equalizer: H. Clifton at 67'

Lineups

Luton

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 34 E. Horvath (G)
  • 32 G. Osho (D)
  • 4 T. Lockyer (D)
  • 3 D. Potts (D)
  • 45 A. Doughty (M)
  • 18 J. Clark (M)
  • 22 A. Campbell (M)
  • 17 P. Mpanzu (M)
  • 29 A. Bell (M)
  • 7 H. Cornick (F)
  • 11 E. Adebayo (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 C. Woodrow
  • 9 C. Morris
  • 23 F. Onyedinma
  • 8 L. Berry
  • 16 R. Burke
  • 28 E. Thorpe
  • 21 H. Isted
  • 43 Z. Nelson
  • 20 L. Watson

Grimsby

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Crocombe (G)
  • 2 M. Efete (D)
  • 26 A. Smith (D)
  • 6 L. Waterfall (D)
  • 31 N. Maher (D)
  • 3 A. Driscoll-Glennon (D)
  • 8 G. Holohan (M)
  • 16 A. Hunt (M)
  • 17 B. Morris (M)
  • 15 H. Clifton (M)
  • 20 D. Orsi (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 K. Green
  • 30 E. Khouri
  • 13 O. Battersby
  • 39 E. Essel
  • 44 S. Scannell
  • 5 S. Pearson

Timeline

  1. Grimsby
    43' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Holohan · Assist: A. Driscoll-Glennon
  2. Grimsby
    45'+1 Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    H. Clifton

    Foul

  3. Luton
    49' Luton Goal · Penalty
    E. Adebayo
  4. Luton
    59' Luton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Allan Campbell · On: C. Woodrow
  5. Luton
    60' Luton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Cornick · On: C. Morris
  6. Grimsby
    65' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    D. Orsi-Dadomo
  7. Luton
    66' Luton Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Clark · Assist: A. Doughty
  8. Grimsby
    67' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Clifton · Assist: D. Orsi-Dadomo
  9. Grimsby
    73' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    N. Maher

    Foul

  10. Luton
    75' Luton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Potts · On: F. Onyedinma
  11. Luton
    82' Luton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Mpanzu · On: L. Berry
  12. Grimsby
    88' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    G. Holohan

    Argument

  13. Grimsby
    90'+2 Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    Max Crocombe

    Time wasting

  14. Grimsby
    90'+7 Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Holohan · On: K. Green
  15. Grimsby
    90'+7 Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Driscoll-Glennon · On: E. Khouri

Match Stats

Stat Luton Grimsby
Fouls 12 10
Pass Accuracy 74% 55%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 9
Corners 11 1
Total Passes 436 288
Yellow Cards 0 5
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 5 7
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 62% 38%
Accurate Passes 323 157
Shots Inside Box 9 4
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 3 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Luton equalized the game with a penalty goal by E. Adebayo in the 49th minute, shifting momentum to their favor.
  • ▸ The match saw another turning point when J. Clark scored for Luton in the 66th minute, giving them a brief lead before Grimsby's Clifton responded just one minute later.