Match report

Grimsby Thrashes Barrow 5-0 in League Two Clash

Grimsby
Grimsby
5–0
FT
Barrow
Barrow
Mar 21, 2026

Grimsby put on a clinical display, thrashing Barrow 5-0 in a League Two match that saw goals from A. Cook, K. Green, and a brace from J. Kabia. Grimsby's early goals set the tone as they comfortably maintained their lead throughout the game, showcasing their superior play.

Key Facts

  • • Grimsby scored 5 goals against Barrow in League Two
  • • A. Cook opened the scoring in the 17th minute, assisted by Darragh Burns
  • • K. Green scored twice, with assists from J. Kabia and R. Staunton
  • • J. Kabia scored two goals, with assists from G. McEachran and J. Amaluzor
  • • Grimsby made several substitutions to manage their lead, including G. D. Turi and J. Amaluzor

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)
  • 16 Reece Staunton (D)
  • 15 Géza Dávid Turi (M)
  • 18 Darragh Burns (M)
  • 4 Kieran Green (M)
  • 7 Jamie Walker (M)
  • 9 Jaze Kabia (M)
  • 39 Andy Cook (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 George McEachran
  • 1 Christy Pym
  • 3 Jayden Sweeney
  • 21 Tyrell Warren
  • 14 Justin Amaluzor
  • 29 Clarke Oduor
  • 10 Jude Soonsup-Bell

Barrow

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Wyll Stanway (G)
  • 7 Ben Jackson (D)
  • 2 Angus MacDonald (D)
  • 6 Niall Canavan (D)
  • 22 Joseph Anderson (D)
  • 29 Tom Barkhuizen (M)
  • 4 Jordan Williams (M)
  • 14 Charlie McCann (M)
  • 11 Elliot Newby (M)
  • 33 Danny Rose (F)
  • 21 Jack Earing (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 Connor Mahoney
  • 25 Josh Gordon
  • 16 Sam Foley
  • 8 Scott Smith
  • 45 Rekeem Harper
  • 10 Tyler Walker

Timeline

  1. Grimsby
    17' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Cook · Assist: Darragh Burns
  2. Grimsby
    36' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Walker · On: G. McEachran
  3. Grimsby
    42' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Green · Assist: J. Kabia
  4. Barrow
    46' Barrow subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Barkhuizen · On: Josh Gordon
  5. Barrow
    46' Barrow subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Newby · On: C. Mahoney
  6. Grimsby
    61' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Kabia · Assist: G. McEachran
  7. Grimsby
    62' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. D. Turi · On: C. Oduor
  8. Grimsby
    62' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Darragh Burns · On: J. Amaluzor
  9. Barrow
    67' Barrow subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Rose · On: T. Walker
  10. Barrow
    67' Barrow subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Earing · On: Scott Smith
  11. Barrow
    75' Barrow subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. MacDonald · On: S. Foley
  12. Grimsby
    79' Grimsby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. McEachran · On: Jayden Sweeney
  13. Grimsby
    80' Grimsby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Cook · On: J. Soonsup-Bell
  14. Grimsby
    87' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Green · Assist: R. Staunton
  15. Grimsby
    90'+10 Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Kabia · Assist: J. Amaluzor

Match Stats

Stat Grimsby Barrow
Fouls 8 10
Pass Accuracy 62% 65%
Offsides 4 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 299 331
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 6 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 47% 53%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 185 214
Shots Inside Box 11 3
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 2 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Grimsby's early goal by A. Cook in the 17th minute set the pace and confidence for the team
  • ▸ K. Green's second goal in the 87th minute and J. Kabia's goal in the 90th minute sealed Grimsby's commanding victory, leaving Barrow with little to show for their efforts