Match report
Cambridge United Secures 3-0 Victory Over Grimsby in League Two
Cambridge United
3–0
FT
Grimsby
May 8, 2021
Cambridge United secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Grimsby in their League Two match, with goals from L. O'Neil, W. Hoolahan, and P. Mullin. Grimsby struggled to respond and made multiple substitutions, but were unable to breach the Cambridge United defense.
Key Facts
- • Cambridge United defeated Grimsby 3-0 in League Two
- • L. O'Neil scored the first goal in the 25th minute, assisted by J. Ironside
- • W. Hoolahan doubled the lead in the 57th minute
- • P. Mullin sealed the win with the third goal in the 80th minute
- • Grimsby made three substitutions, but could not change the momentum of the game
Lineups
Cambridge United
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 25 C. Burton (G)
- 5 G. Taylor (D)
- 8 L. O'Neil (M)
- 2 K. Knoyle (D)
- 15 J. Okedina (D)
- 14 W. Hoolahan (M)
- 11 H. Dunk (D)
- 4 P. Digby (M)
- 7 L. Hannant (M)
- 20 J. Ironside (F)
- 10 P. Mullin (F)
Substitutes
- 13 K. McKenzie-Lyle
- 44 H. Boateng
- 16 A. Alese
- 18 S. Tracey
- 6 D. Drysdale
- 19 A. May
- 3 J. Iredale
Grimsby
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 1 J. McKeown (G)
- 2 L. Hendrie (D)
- 22 E. Hewitt (D)
- 26 R. Menayese (D)
- 25 M. Pollock (D)
- 8 G. Coke (M)
- 15 H. Clifton (M)
- 31 E. Khouri (D)
- 14 L. Spokes (M)
- 7 M. Green (F)
- 21 L. John-Lewis (F)
Substitutes
- 11 S. Scannell
- 16 I. Jackson
- 33 L. Adlard
- 42 J. Lamy
- 36 S. Habergham
- 6 L. Waterfall
- 13 O. Battersby
Timeline
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25' Cambridge United Goal · Normal GoalL. O'Neil · Assist: J. Ironside
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57' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Spokes · On: S. Scannell
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57' Cambridge United Goal · Normal GoalW. Hoolahan
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73' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2Off: Matthew Pollock · On: I. Jackson
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73' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Green · On: L. Adlard
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80' Cambridge United Goal · Normal GoalP. Mullin
Match Stats
| Stat | Cambridge United | Grimsby |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 56% | 75% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 5 | 11 |
| Corners | 2 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 127 | 259 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 0 | 8 |
| Possession | 32% | 68% |
| Accurate Passes | 71 | 195 |
| Shots Inside Box | 2 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 7 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ L. O'Neil's early goal in the 25th minute set the tone for Cambridge United's performance
- ▸ The doubling of the lead by W. Hoolahan in the 57th minute put Grimsby on the back foot
- ▸ P. Mullin's goal in the 80th minute secured the three points for Cambridge United