Match report

Grimsby Defeats Scunthorpe 2-0 in League Two Clash

Scunthorpe
Scunthorpe
0–2
FT
Grimsby
Grimsby
Mar 7, 2020

Grimsby stunned Scunthorpe with a 2-0 victory in a League Two match on Saturday, solidifying their position in the league. The match was marked by early yellow cards for Grimsby's A. Driscoll-Glennon and Luke Waterfall. Grimsby capitalized on their early discipline, scoring goals through Vernam and Waterfall, who made the most of assists from Hewitt and Clarke respectively. Scunthorpe's hopes were further dashed when Levi Sutton was shown a red card late in the game, leaving them to fight agains

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Scunthorpe 0–2 Grimsby
  • • Goals: Vernam (52', assist by Hewitt), Luke Waterfall (61', assist by Clarke)
  • • Yellow Cards: A. Driscoll-Glennon (20'), Luke Waterfall (22'), Jacob Bedeau (65'), E. Hewitt (89'), J. Perch (90')
  • • Red Card: Levi Sutton (81')

Lineups

Scunthorpe

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Watson (G)
  • 6 A. Butler (D)
  • 14 J. Perch (M)
  • 23 R. McArdle (D)
  • 32 J. Bedeau (D)
  • 16 L. Butroid (D)
  • 15 J. Gabriel (D)
  • 20 A. Gilliead (M)
  • 10 K. van Veen (F)
  • 29 G. Miller (F)
  • 45 J. McAtee (M)

Substitutes

  • 33 D. Green
  • 22 L. Sutton
  • 5 Y. Songo'o
  • 43 B. Liddle
  • 35 J. Rowe
  • 13 I. Lawlor
  • 40 T. Pugh

Grimsby

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 J. McKeown (G)
  • 6 L. Waterfall (D)
  • 4 H. Davis (D)
  • 2 L. Hendrie (D)
  • 22 E. Hewitt (M)
  • 33 A. Driscoll-Glennon (D)
  • 12 E. Grandin
  • 10 E. Whitehouse (M)
  • 18 C. Vernam (F)
  • 19 M. Wright (F)
  • 16 B. Clarke (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 M. Pollock
  • 21 J. Tilley
  • 7 M. Green
  • 34 B. Davies
  • 20 J. Benson
  • 15 H. Clifton
  • 23 S. Russell

Timeline

  1. Grimsby
    20' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    A. Driscoll-Glennon
  2. Grimsby
    22' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    Luke Waterfall
  3. Grimsby
    46' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Davis · On: Matthew Pollock
  4. Grimsby
    52' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Vernam · Assist: E. Hewitt
  5. Grimsby
    59' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Driscoll-Glennon · On: J. Tilley
  6. Grimsby
    61' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    Luke Waterfall · Assist: B. Clarke
  7. Scunthorpe
    64' Scunthorpe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Butroid · On: Devarn Green
  8. Scunthorpe
    65' Scunthorpe Card · Yellow Card
    Jacob Bedeau
  9. Grimsby
    74' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Clarke · On: M. Green
  10. Scunthorpe
    77' Scunthorpe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. McArdle · On: Levi Sutton
  11. Scunthorpe
    81' Scunthorpe Card · Red Card
    Levi Sutton
  12. Scunthorpe
    86' Scunthorpe Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gilliead
  13. Grimsby
    89' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    E. Hewitt
  14. Scunthorpe
    90' Scunthorpe Card · Yellow Card
    J. Perch

Match Stats

Stat Scunthorpe Grimsby
Fouls 13 7
Pass Accuracy 47% 50%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 9 14
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 294 282
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 4 6
Shots on Target 0 3
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 138 142
Shots Inside Box 7 6
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 2 8

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Grimsby's early discipline with two yellow cards did not deter their offensive play, leading to Vernam's goal in the 52nd minute.
  • ▸ Scunthorpe's red card for Levi Sutton in the 81st minute marked a significant turning point, allowing Grimsby to secure their lead without further resistance.