Match report

Grimsby Stuns Luton with 3-0 FA Cup Victory

Grimsby
Grimsby
3–0
FT
Luton
Luton
Feb 7, 2023

Grimsby stunned Luton with a commanding 3-0 victory in the FA Cup. Goals from H. Clifton (9'), D. Orsi-Dadomo (28') and D. Amos (45'+5) ensured Grimsby's progress in the competition, despite facing significant opposition. The match saw both teams trade yellow cards, with Grimsby showing resilience to overcome Luton's efforts.

Key Facts

  • • Grimsby scored three goals by H. Clifton (9'), D. Orsi-Dadomo (28'), and D. Amos (45'+5).
  • • Assists from Andy Smith for D. Orsi-Dadomo's goal.
  • • B. Morris, M. Efete (Grimsby), L. Watson, F. Onyedinma (Luton) received yellow cards.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams: Grimsby substituted A. Hunt and B. Morris; Luton replaced P. Mpanzu, A. Doughty, C. Morris, and J. Clark.

Lineups

Grimsby

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Crocombe (G)
  • 26 A. Smith (D)
  • 6 L. Waterfall (D)
  • 31 N. Maher (D)
  • 2 M. Efete (D)
  • 8 G. Holohan (M)
  • 17 B. Morris (M)
  • 4 K. Green (M)
  • 22 D. Amos (D)
  • 15 H. Clifton (M)
  • 20 D. Orsi (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 A. Hunt
  • 3 A. Driscoll-Glennon
  • 39 E. Essel
  • 44 S. Scannell
  • 13 O. Battersby
  • 30 E. Khouri
  • 5 S. Pearson

Luton

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 34 E. Horvath (G)
  • 32 G. Osho (D)
  • 4 T. Lockyer (D)
  • 29 A. Bell (M)
  • 28 E. Thorpe (M)
  • 22 A. Campbell (M)
  • 20 L. Watson (M)
  • 23 F. Onyedinma (M)
  • 8 L. Berry (M)
  • 11 E. Adebayo (F)
  • 10 C. Woodrow (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 P. Mpanzu
  • 45 A. Doughty
  • 9 C. Morris
  • 18 J. Clark
  • 47 A. Piesold
  • 48 J. Johnson
  • 1 J. Shea
  • 16 R. Burke
  • 27 A. Pepple

Timeline

  1. Grimsby
    9' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Clifton
  2. Grimsby
    28' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Orsi-Dadomo · Assist: Andy Smith
  3. Grimsby
    33' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    B. Morris

    Foul

  4. Luton
    43' Luton Card · Yellow Card
    L. Watson

    Foul

  5. Grimsby
    45'+5 Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Amos
  6. Luton
    46' Luton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Watson · On: P. Mpanzu
  7. Luton
    46' Luton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Thorpe · On: A. Doughty
  8. Luton
    60' Luton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Allan Campbell · On: C. Morris
  9. Luton
    60' Luton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Amari'i Bell · On: J. Clark
  10. Grimsby
    65' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Green · On: A. Hunt
  11. Grimsby
    79' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Morris · On: A. Driscoll-Glennon
  12. Grimsby
    80' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    M. Efete

    Foul

  13. Grimsby
    87' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Orsi-Dadomo · On: E. Essel
  14. Luton
    90' Luton Card · Yellow Card
    F. Onyedinma

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Grimsby Luton
Fouls — —
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots — —
Corners 1 8
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots — —
Shots on Target — —
xG — —
Shots off Target — —
Possession — —
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves — —
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Grimsby took an early lead when H. Clifton scored in the 9th minute, setting a strong tone.
  • ▸ D. Orsi-Dadomo's goal from Andy Smith's assist at 28' furthered Grimsby's control over the match.
  • ▸ The decisive blow came just before halftime as D. Amos extended Grimsby’s lead to 3-0 (45'+5), securing their FA Cup progress.