Match report

Oldham Defeats Grimsby 1-0 in League Two Clash

Oldham
Oldham
1–0
FT
Grimsby
Grimsby
Mar 14, 2026

Oldham secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Grimsby in a closely contested League Two match. J. Hawkes scored the decisive goal in the 82nd minute, securing the three points for Oldham and leaving Grimsby frustrated in their quest for a goal.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Oldham 1-0 Grimsby
  • • Goal: J. Hawkes (Oldham) 82'
  • • Yellow cards: G. McEachran (Grimsby) 70', J. Hawkes (Oldham) 83', J. Amaluzor (Grimsby) 90+5'
  • • Substitutions: Calum Kavanagh (Oldham) 37', J. Soonsup-Bell (Grimsby) 46', G. D. Turi (Grimsby) 55', T. Sellars-Fleming (Grimsby) 65', J. Stevens (Oldham) 66', K. Drummond (Oldham) 75'

Lineups

Oldham

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Hudson (G)
  • 16 W. Sutton (D)
  • 5 D. Daniels (D)
  • 6 M. Monthe (D)
  • 24 J. Robson (D)
  • 15 K. Drummond (M)
  • 4 T. Pett (M)
  • 8 R. Woods (M)
  • 11 J. Stevens
  • 9 M. Fondop-Talum (F)
  • 17 C. Kavanagh (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 T. Donaghy
  • 14 J. Garner
  • 21 J. Hawkes
  • 7 K. Taylor
  • 3 J. Leake
  • 27 O. Hammond
  • 26 K. Payne

Grimsby

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 J. Smith (G)
  • 5 H. Rodgers (D)
  • 2 M. Kacurri (D)
  • 17 C. McJannet (D)
  • 3 J. Sweeney (D)
  • 15 G. D. Turi (M)
  • 20 G. McEachran (M)
  • 18 D. Burns (M)
  • 4 K. Green (M)
  • 40 T. Sellars-Fleming (M)
  • 10 J. Soonsup-Bell (F)

Substitutes

  • 39 A. Cook
  • 7 J. Walker
  • 21 T. Warren
  • 14 J. Amaluzor
  • 11 J. Svanthorsson
  • 16 R. Staunton
  • 9 J. Kabia

Timeline

  1. Oldham
    37' Oldham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Calum Kavanagh · On: Joe Garner
  2. Grimsby
    46' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Soonsup-Bell · On: A. Cook
  3. Grimsby
    55' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. D. Turi · On: J. Walker
  4. Grimsby
    65' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Sellars-Fleming · On: J. Kabia
  5. Oldham
    66' Oldham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Stevens · On: J. Hawkes
  6. Grimsby
    70' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    G. McEachran

    Simulation

  7. Oldham
    75' Oldham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Drummond · On: O. Hammond
  8. Oldham
    82' Oldham Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hawkes · Assist: O. Hammond
  9. Oldham
    83' Oldham Card · Yellow Card
    J. Hawkes
  10. Grimsby
    86' Grimsby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. McEachran · On: J. Amaluzor
  11. Grimsby
    86' Grimsby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jayden Sweeney · On: R. Staunton
  12. Grimsby
    90'+5 Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    Justin Amaluzor

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Oldham Grimsby
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 54% 63%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 7
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 287 358
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 1 1
xG 0.90 0.95
Shots off Target 6 3
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 155 224
Shots Inside Box 6 6
Saves 1 0
Shots Outside Box 2 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game's momentum shifted in favor of Oldham with J. Hawkes scoring the only goal in the 82nd minute, putting Oldham ahead and securing the win.
  • ▸ Grimsby's substitutions in the second half failed to alter the game's course, with Oldham holding off the visitors' late pressure.