Match report

Grimsby Defeats AFC Wimbledon 1-0 in League Two Clash

Grimsby
Grimsby
1–0
FT
AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon
May 8, 2023

Grimsby edged out AFC Wimbledon 1-0 in a tightly contested League Two match on May 8th. The decisive moment came early as Isaac Ogundere scored an own goal for Grimsby, setting the tone for the rest of the game. Despite several substitutions and yellow cards, neither team could find an equalizer or additional goals, sealing Grimsby's win.

Key Facts

  • • Grimsby 1–0 AFC Wimbledon (League Two)
  • • Isaac Ogundere scores own goal for Grimsby in the 7th minute
  • • Four yellow cards issued throughout the match, including two to players from each team
  • • A total of seven substitutions made by both teams during the match

Lineups

Grimsby

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Crocombe (G)
  • 7 J. Emmanuel (D)
  • 26 A. Smith (D)
  • 5 S. Pearson (D)
  • 31 N. Maher (D)
  • 3 A. Driscoll-Glennon (D)
  • 15 H. Clifton (M)
  • 16 A. Hunt (M)
  • 30 E. Khouri (M)
  • 9 G. Lloyd (F)
  • 20 D. Orsi (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 G. Holohan
  • 11 O. Khan
  • 2 M. Efete
  • 18 M. O'Neil
  • 4 K. Green
  • 29 R. Taylor
  • 6 L. Waterfall

AFC Wimbledon

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 13 N. Broome (G)
  • 33 I. Ogundere (D)
  • 5 W. Nightingale (D)
  • 16 A. Pierre (D)
  • 26 J. Currie (D)
  • 4 A. Woodyard (M)
  • 28 S. Pearson (M)
  • 11 E. Chislett (M)
  • 19 K. McAteer (M)
  • 10 D. Jaiyesimi (M)
  • 9 J. Davison (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 C. Gunter
  • 24 A. Bendle
  • 48 M. Williams
  • 39 Q. Bartley
  • 1 N. Tzanev
  • 15 A. Pearce
  • 3 L. Brown

Timeline

  1. Grimsby
    7' Grimsby Goal · Own Goal
    Isaac Ogundere
  2. Grimsby
    27' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Clifton · On: G. Holohan
  3. AFC Wimbledon
    34' AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow Card
    J. Davison

    Foul

  4. Grimsby
    38' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    A. Driscoll-Glennon

    Foul

  5. AFC Wimbledon
    43' AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow Card
    Isaac Ogundere

    Foul

  6. AFC Wimbledon
    47' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Isaac Ogundere · On: Chris Gunter
  7. AFC Wimbledon
    63' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Jaiyesimi · On: A. Bendle
  8. Grimsby
    66' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Shaun Pearson · On: O. Khan
  9. Grimsby
    77' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Khouri · On: M. Efete
  10. Grimsby
    77' Grimsby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Emmanuel · On: M. O'Neil
  11. Grimsby
    77' Grimsby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Lloyd · On: K. Green
  12. AFC Wimbledon
    86' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Woodyard · On: M. Williams
  13. AFC Wimbledon
    87' AFC Wimbledon subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Davison · On: Q. Bartley
  14. AFC Wimbledon
    90'+3 AFC Wimbledon Card · Yellow Card
    W. Nightingale

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Grimsby AFC Wimbledon
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 66% 65%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 5
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 345 317
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 2 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 2
Possession 52% 48%
Accurate Passes 226 205
Shots Inside Box 5 2
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The own goal by Isaac Ogundere in the 7th minute set Grimsby's pace, giving them an early lead and psychological advantage.
  • ▸ AFC Wimbledon struggled to mount a consistent offensive despite numerous substitutions, failing to break through Grimsby's defensive line.