Match report

Grimsby Stuns Notts County with Late Goal in League Two Clash

Notts County
Notts County
0–1
FT
Grimsby
Grimsby
Feb 28, 2026

Notts County fell short against Grimsby at Meadow Lane, as a single goal from Chris Vernam secured victory for the away side. The game was marred by yellow cards and substitutions on both sides, with Notts County's efforts hindered further when Lewis Ndlovu saw red in the 76th minute.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Notts County 0–1 Grimsby
  • • Goal by Chris Vernam for Grimsby at 85 minutes
  • • Yellow Card to J. Soonsup-Bell of Grimsby (15th minute)
  • • Red Card to Lewis Ndlovu of Notts County (76th minute)

Lineups

Notts County

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 31 James Belshaw (G)
  • 28 Lewis Macari (D)
  • 5 Matthew Platt (D)
  • 4 Jacob Bedeau (D)
  • 25 Nick Tsaroulla (M)
  • 14 Tom Iorpenda (M)
  • 20 Scott Robertson (M)
  • 10 Jodi Jones (M)
  • 17 Maziar Kouhyar (F)
  • 11 Conor Grant (F)
  • 39 Lee Ndlovu (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 Harald Tangen
  • 19 Matthew Dennis
  • 21 Harry Griffiths
  • 3 Rod McDonald
  • 26 Tyrese Hall
  • 22 Beck-Ray Enoru
  • 47 Keanan Bennetts

Grimsby

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 Jackson Smith (G)
  • 5 Harvey Rodgers (D)
  • 2 Maldini Kacurri (D)
  • 17 Cameron McJannett (D)
  • 3 Jayden Sweeney (D)
  • 15 Géza Dávid Turi (M)
  • 18 Darragh Burns (M)
  • 7 Jamie Walker (M)
  • 8 Evan Khouri (M)
  • 30 Charles Vernam (M)
  • 10 Jude Soonsup-Bell (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 Reece Staunton
  • 21 Tyrell Warren
  • 29 Clarke Oduor
  • 4 Kieran Green
  • 40 Tyrell Sellars-Fleming
  • 39 Andy Cook
  • 9 Jaze Kabia

Timeline

  1. Grimsby
    15' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    J. Soonsup-Bell

    Diving

  2. Notts County
    36' Notts County Card · Yellow Card
    T. Iorpenda

    Delay of game

  3. Grimsby
    45' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    G. D. Turi

    Foul

  4. Notts County
    46' Notts County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Q. Kouhyar · On: H. Tangen
  5. Notts County
    46' Notts County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Grant · On: M. Dennis
  6. Grimsby
    50' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    Harvey Rodgers

    Delay of game

  7. Grimsby
    63' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Walker · On: K. Green
  8. Grimsby
    64' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Soonsup-Bell · On: J. Kabia
  9. Notts County
    76' Notts County Card · Red Card
    L. Ndlovu

    Serious foul

  10. Notts County
    83' Notts County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Macari · On: Rod McDonald
  11. Notts County
    84' Notts County subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Jones · On: K. Bennetts
  12. Notts County
    84' Notts County subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Tsaroulla · On: B. Enoru
  13. Grimsby
    85' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Vernam · Assist: E. Khouri
  14. Notts County
    90'+2 Notts County Card · Yellow Card
    S. Robertson

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  15. Grimsby
    90' Grimsby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Khouri · On: C. Oduor
  16. Grimsby
    90' Grimsby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Vernam · On: R. Staunton

Match Stats

Stat Notts County Grimsby
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 84% 75%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 12 12
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 455 323
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 2 5
Shots on Target 4 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 380 241
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Notts County's red card to Lewis Ndlovu in the 76th minute shifted momentum towards Grimsby, leading to their crucial goal.
  • ▸ Chris Vernam's goal at 85 minutes proved decisive as it broke Notts County's resistance and secured a late win for Grimsby.