Match report

Grimsby Stuns Fleetwood Town 1-0 in League Two

Grimsby
Grimsby
1–0
FT
Fleetwood Town
Fleetwood Town
Mar 17, 2026

Grimsby secured a 1-0 victory over Fleetwood Town in their League Two match, thanks to a late goal from J. Kabia in the 90th minute. The game saw multiple yellow cards and substitutions from both teams, but it was Grimsby who capitalized on the opportunities in the final moments of the game.

Key Facts

  • • Grimsby vs Fleetwood Town: 1-0
  • • Goal: J. Kabia (90th minute) for Grimsby
  • • Yellow Cards: H. Neal, Josh Powell, Mitchell Clark, Shaun Rooney (Fleetwood Town)
  • • Yellow Card: M. Kacurri (Grimsby)
  • • Assist: K. Green for Grimsby
  • • Multiple substitutions from both teams

Lineups

Grimsby

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 J. Smith (G)
  • 5 H. Rodgers (D)
  • 2 M. Kacurri (D)
  • 17 C. McJannet (D)
  • 16 R. Staunton (D)
  • 15 G. D. Turi (M)
  • 18 D. Burns (M)
  • 4 K. Green (M)
  • 7 J. Walker (M)
  • 9 J. Kabia
  • 39 A. Cook (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 C. Pym
  • 21 T. Warren
  • 14 J. Amaluzor
  • 29 C. Oduor
  • 20 G. McEachran
  • 3 J. Sweeney
  • 10 J. Soonsup-Bell

Fleetwood Town

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Lynch (G)
  • 26 S. Rooney (D)
  • 35 C. Haughey (D)
  • 5 F. Potter (D)
  • 20 H. Neal (M)
  • 24 M. Clark (M)
  • 6 E. Bonds (M)
  • 10 M. Helm (M)
  • 22 J. Powell (M)
  • 17 C. Evans (F)
  • 9 W. Davies

Substitutes

  • 37 L. Hewitson
  • 8 M. Virtue-Thick
  • 11 J. Norwood
  • 2 R. Bennett
  • 7 D. E. Osong
  • 34 L. Roberts
  • 38 C. McLean

Timeline

  1. Fleetwood Town
    55' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow Card
    H. Neal

    Foul

  2. Grimsby
    59' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    M. Kacurri

    Foul

  3. Fleetwood Town
    61' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Neal · On: M. Virtue-Thick
  4. Fleetwood Town
    61' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Davies · On: J. Norwood
  5. Fleetwood Town
    72' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow Card
    Josh Powell

    Argument

  6. Grimsby
    72' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Darragh Burns · On: J. Amaluzor
  7. Fleetwood Town
    77' Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow Card
    Mitchell Clark

    Foul

  8. Grimsby
    86' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Cook · On: J. Soonsup-Bell
  9. Fleetwood Town
    86' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ched Evans · On: E. Osong
  10. Grimsby
    87' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. D. Turi · On: G. McEachran
  11. Fleetwood Town
    89' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Josh Powell · On: R. Bennett
  12. Fleetwood Town
    89' Fleetwood Town subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Helm · On: C. McLean
  13. Fleetwood Town
    90'+4 Fleetwood Town Card · Yellow Card
    Shaun Rooney

    Foul

  14. Grimsby
    90' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Kabia · Assist: K. Green

Match Stats

Stat Grimsby Fleetwood Town
Fouls 6 15
Pass Accuracy 63% 54%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 5
Corners 10 1
Total Passes 369 252
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 8 2
Shots on Target 5 1
xG 2.80 0.51
Shots off Target 6 2
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 234 135
Shots Inside Box 15 3
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 4 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Grimsby's persistence paid off as they secured a crucial goal from J. Kabia in the 90th minute, effectively sealing the win against Fleetwood Town.
  • ▸ Fleetwood Town's early yellow cards to H. Neal and Josh Powell disrupted their rhythm and added pressure on their defense.