Match report

Grimsby Defeats Weston-super-Mare 3-2 in FA Cup Thriller

Grimsby
Grimsby
3–2
FT
Weston-super-Mare
Weston-super-Mare
Jan 10, 2026

Grimsby secured a hard-fought 3-2 win over Weston-super-Mare in the FA Cup first round. Goals from Vernam, Kabia, and Green were crucial as Grimsby held off a strong fightback from Weston-super-Mare.

Key Facts

  • • Grimsby defeated Weston-super-Mare 3-2 in the FA Cup first round.
  • • C. Vernam opened the scoring for Grimsby at minute 41.
  • • J. Kabia and K. Green added goals for Grimsby, while L. Coulson and L. Britton scored for Weston-super-Mare.
  • • Weston-super-Mare's C. Cummins received a yellow card in the early stages of the match.

Lineups

Grimsby

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 J. Smith (G)
  • 21 T. Warren (D)
  • 6 S. Lavelle (D)
  • 17 C. McJannet (D)
  • 16 R. Staunton (D)
  • 20 G. McEachran (M)
  • 18 D. Burns (M)
  • 7 J. Walker (M)
  • 8 E. Khouri (M)
  • 30 C. Vernam (M)
  • 10 J. Soonsup-Bell (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 S. Auton
  • 4 K. Green
  • 5 H. Rodgers
  • 9 J. Kabia
  • 14 J. Amaluzor
  • 15 G. D. Turi
  • 24 D. Tharme
  • 29 C. Oduor
  • 40 T. Sellars-Fleming

Weston-super-Mare

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Harris (G)
  • 2 M. Smith (D)
  • 15 E. Lewis
  • 6 S. Avery
  • 14 J. Pope
  • 3 D. Bernard (M)
  • 16 L. Spokes (M)
  • 12 W. Dawes (M)
  • 19 C. Cummins (M)
  • 7 L. Coulson
  • 9 L. Britton

Substitutes

  • 13 J. Glover
  • 4 J. Cane
  • 5 D. Ellison
  • 11 S. Wilson
  • 18 J. Hicks
  • 20 O. Dewsbury
  • 21 D. Martin
  • 22 G. Robesten
  • 23 E. B. Bak

Timeline

  1. Weston-super-Mare
    8' Weston-super-Mare Card · Yellow Card
    C. Cummins

    Foul

  2. Grimsby
    41' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Vernam · Assist: R. Staunton
  3. Weston-super-Mare
    49' Weston-super-Mare Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Coulson
  4. Grimsby
    60' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Walker · On: K. Green
  5. Grimsby
    60' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Soonsup-Bell · On: J. Kabia
  6. Weston-super-Mare
    63' Weston-super-Mare subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Will Dawes · On: O. Dewsbury
  7. Grimsby
    70' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Kabia · Assist: C. McJannet
  8. Weston-super-Mare
    71' Weston-super-Mare subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Bernard · On: G. Robesten
  9. Grimsby
    76' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    E. Khouri

    Foul

  10. Weston-super-Mare
    77' Weston-super-Mare Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Britton · Assist: G. Robesten
  11. Grimsby
    84' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. McEachran · On: G. D. Turi
  12. Grimsby
    84' Grimsby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Vernam · On: T. Sellars-Fleming
  13. Grimsby
    86' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Green · Assist: R. Staunton
  14. Weston-super-Mare
    90'+1 Weston-super-Mare subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Spokes · On: D. Ellison
  15. Weston-super-Mare
    90' Weston-super-Mare subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Avery · On: S. Wilson
  16. Weston-super-Mare
    90' Weston-super-Mare subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Cummins · On: J. Cane

Match Stats

Stat Grimsby Weston-super-Mare
Fouls 8 11
Pass Accuracy 84% 63%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 9
Corners 10 3
Total Passes 482 241
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 7 6
xG 1.93 0.79
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 403 152
Shots Inside Box 17 5
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Grimsby took an early lead through Vernam, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Kabia's goal at minute 70 provided a crucial cushion as Weston-super-Mare mounted a comeback with goals by Coulson and Britton.