Match report

Wolves Secure Narrow Victory Over Grimsby In FA Cup

Grimsby
Grimsby
0–1
FT
Wolves
Wolves
Feb 15, 2026

Wolves secured a narrow victory over Grimsby in the FA Cup, with striker S. Bueno scoring the only goal of the match in the 60th minute. Despite Grimsby's efforts to level the score and multiple yellow cards issued throughout the game, Wolves managed to hold on for the win.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Grimsby 0–1 Wolves
  • • S. Bueno scored the only goal at minute 60
  • • Y. Mosquera and Andre (Wolves) received yellow cards
  • • C. McJannet and Jaze Kabia (Grimsby) received yellow cards
  • • Multiple substitutions made by both teams, including J. Walker for Grimsby

Lineups

Grimsby

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 J. Smith (G)
  • 5 H. Rodgers (D)
  • 21 T. Warren (D)
  • 17 C. McJannet (D)
  • 3 J. Sweeney (D)
  • 15 G. D. Turi (M)
  • 18 D. Burns (M)
  • 7 J. Walker (M)
  • 8 E. Khouri (M)
  • 30 C. Vernam (M)
  • 9 J. Kabia

Substitutes

  • 41 S. Auton
  • 2 M. Kacurri
  • 16 R. Staunton
  • 4 K. Green
  • 29 C. Oduor
  • 39 A. Cook
  • 14 J. Amaluzor
  • 40 T. Sellars-Fleming
  • 10 J. Soonsup-Bell

Wolves

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Johnstone (G)
  • 15 Y. Mosquera (D)
  • 4 S. Bueno (D)
  • 37 L. Krejci (D)
  • 38 J. Tchatchoua (M)
  • 8 Joao Gomes (M)
  • 7 Andre (M)
  • 36 M. Mane (M)
  • 6 D. M. Wolfe (M)
  • 14 T. Arokodare (F)
  • 9 A. Armstrong (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 D. Bentley
  • 3 H. Bueno
  • 17 Pedro Lima
  • 2 M. Doherty
  • 21 R. Gomes
  • 47 A. Gomes
  • 27 J. Bellegarde
  • 62 L. Rawlings
  • 74 T. Edozie

Timeline

  1. Wolves
    29' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Mosquera

    Foul

  2. Grimsby
    34' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    C. McJannet

    Foul

  3. Wolves
    36' Wolves Card · Yellow Card
    Andre

    Foul

  4. Grimsby
    46' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    Jaze Kabia

    Foul

  5. Grimsby
    57' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Walker · On: K. Green
  6. Grimsby
    57' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Kabia · On: A. Cook
  7. Wolves
    60' Wolves Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Bueno · Assist: João Gomes
  8. Grimsby
    74' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Vernam · On: T. Sellars-Fleming
  9. Grimsby
    75' Grimsby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jayden Sweeney · On: R. Staunton
  10. Grimsby
    83' Grimsby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Darragh Burns · On: J. Amaluzor
  11. Wolves
    89' Wolves subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Andre · On: J. Bellegarde

Match Stats

Stat Grimsby Wolves
Fouls 10 12
Pass Accuracy 62% 58%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 14
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 306 249
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 6 6
Shots on Target 1 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 7
Possession 55% 45%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 190 145
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 0 1
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game's turning point came when Wolves' S. Bueno scored the decisive goal in the 60th minute, breaking the deadlock and giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Several yellow cards were issued, including two from Grimsby’s players (C. McJannet and Jaze Kabia) that disrupted their momentum.