Match report
Grimsby and Cambridge United Stalemate in League Two
Grimsby
0–0
FT
Cambridge United
Oct 28, 2017
Grimsby and Cambridge United could not break the deadlock in their League Two encounter on October 28, resulting in a goalless draw. Cambridge United showed more aggression early on, earning two yellow cards, but Grimsby responded with a card of their own and maintained their defensive integrity. Both sides had their chances but couldn't find the back of the net, leading to a hard-fought stalemate.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Grimsby 0–0 Cambridge United
- • League Two match held on October 28, 2017
- • Liam O'Neil (Cambridge United) received a yellow card at 26'
- • Ben Halliday (Cambridge United) received a yellow card at 53'
- • Jordan Berrett (Grimsby) received a yellow card at 55'
- • Substitutions: J. Ibehre out for M. Elito (Cambridge United) at 63', J. Hooper out for S. Jones (Grimsby) at 71', G. Maris out for P. Mingoia (Cambridge United) at 78', D. Jaiyesimi out for S. Dembele (Grimsby) at 84'
Lineups
Grimsby
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 J. McKeown (G)
- 6 D. Collins (D)
- 3 P. Dixon (D)
- 5 N. Clarke (D)
- 19 L. Summerfield (M)
- 25 M. Woolford (M)
- 2 B. Davies (M)
- 7 J. Berrett (M)
- 10 S. Jones (M)
- 27 S. Dembele (M)
- 21 S. Vernon (F)
Substitutes
- 9 J. Hooper
- 20 D. Jaiyesimi
- 12 Z. Mills
- 11 S. Kelly
- 30 B. Killip
- 17 H. Cardwell
- 14 K. Osborne
Cambridge United
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 1 D. Forde (G)
- 6 L. Legge (D)
- 5 G. Taylor (D)
- 3 J. Carroll (D)
- 16 L. O'Neil (D)
- 4 G. Deegan (M)
- 21 M. Elito (M)
- 7 P. Mingoia (M)
- 2 B. Halliday (-)
- 20 J. Brown (F)
- 9 U. Ikpeazu (F)
Substitutes
- 14 J. Ibehre
- 18 G. Maris
- 13 D. Mitov
- 27 M. Foy
- 12 G. Taft
- 11 H. Dunk
- 22 P. Lewis
Timeline
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26' Cambridge United Card · Yellow CardL. O'Neil
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53' Cambridge United Card · Yellow CardB. Halliday
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55' Grimsby Card · Yellow CardJ. Berrett
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63' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Elito · On: J. Ibehre
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71' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Jones · On: J. Hooper
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78' Cambridge United subst · Substitution 2Off: P. Mingoia · On: G. Maris
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84' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Dembele · On: D. Jaiyesimi
Match Stats
| Stat | Grimsby | Cambridge United |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 1 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 10 | 8 |
| Corners | 10 | 13 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 51% | 49% |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 6 |
| Saves | 5 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Cambridge United's early aggression led to two yellow cards, which could have shifted momentum in their favor but failed to capitalize on their opportunities.
- ▸ Grimsby's strong defensive efforts and a yellow card for Jordan Berrett helped to level the field and maintain a solid defensive line, preventing Cambridge from scoring.