Match report

Grimsby Triumphs 3-1 Over Salford City in League Two Clash

Grimsby
Grimsby
3–1
FT
Salford City
Salford City
Mar 3, 2026

Grimsby held off a late Salford City fightback to secure a crucial 3-1 victory in their League Two match. Key goals from K. Green, C. Vernam, and J. Soonsup-Bell sealed the win, while C. Stockton scored a consolation for Salford City. This result strengthens Grimsby's position in the table and provides a significant blow to Salford's playoff ambitions.

Key Facts

  • • Grimsby scored three goals in the first half through K. Green (33'), C. Vernam (39'), and J. Soonsup-Bell (42').
  • • Salford City's consolation goal came from C. Stockton (53').
  • • Salford City had multiple substitutions and saw three players receive yellow cards.
  • • Grimsby also made several substitutions to maintain their lead and control the game.

Lineups

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)
  • 4 Kieran Green (M)
  • 8 Evan Khouri (M)
  • 30 Charles Vernam (M)
  • 10 Jude Soonsup-Bell (F)

Substitutes

  • 39 Andy Cook
  • 16 Reece Staunton
  • 20 George McEachran
  • 7 Jamie Walker
  • 9 Jaze Kabia
  • 14 Justin Amaluzor
  • 40 Tyrell Sellars-Fleming

Salford City

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Matthew Young (G)
  • 45 Rosaire Longelo (D)
  • 24 Alfie Dorrington (D)
  • 15 Brandon Cooper (D)
  • 28 Zach Awe (D)
  • 29 Luke Garbutt (D)
  • 7 Ben Woodburn (M)
  • 8 Jorge Grant (M)
  • 17 Josh Austerfield (M)
  • 26 Ryan Graydon (F)
  • 10 Kelly N'Mai (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Cole Stockton
  • 4 Ossama Ashley
  • 6 Oliver Turton
  • 16 Fabio Borini
  • 33 Mark Howard
  • 18 Matt Butcher
  • 25 Princewill Ehibhatiomhan

Timeline

  1. Salford City
    16' Salford City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. N'Mai · On: C. Stockton
  2. Grimsby
    33' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Green · Assist: C. Vernam
  3. Grimsby
    39' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Vernam
  4. Salford City
    39' Salford City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Woodburn · On: O. Ashley
  5. Grimsby
    42' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Soonsup-Bell · Assist: Darragh Burns
  6. Salford City
    46' Salford City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Dorrington · On: O. Turton
  7. Salford City
    50' Salford City Card · Yellow Card
    O. Ashley

    Foul

  8. Salford City
    53' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Stockton
  9. Salford City
    56' Salford City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: O. Ashley · On: F. Borini
  10. Salford City
    59' Salford City Card · Yellow Card
    J. Austerfield

    Foul

  11. Grimsby
    60' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Soonsup-Bell · On: A. Cook
  12. Salford City
    61' Salford City Card · Yellow Card
    C. Stockton

    Foul

  13. Grimsby
    70' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Harvey Rodgers · On: R. Staunton
  14. Grimsby
    70' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Khouri · On: G. McEachran
  15. Grimsby
    77' Grimsby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. D. Turi · On: J. Walker
  16. Grimsby
    77' Grimsby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Vernam · On: J. Kabia
  17. Grimsby
    90'+6 Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    M. Kacurri

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Grimsby Salford City
Fouls 12 12
Pass Accuracy 66% 64%
Offsides 6 5
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 12
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 331 279
Yellow Cards 2 4
Blocked Shots 2 3
Shots on Target 5 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 0 7
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 217 178
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 0 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Grimsby's quick start with three goals in 10 minutes (33', 39', 42') set the tone and put Salford City on the back foot.
  • ▸ Salford's goal by C. Stockton in the 53rd minute brought them back into the game but Grimsby held their lead.