Match report

Salford City Defeats Grimsby 2-1 in League Two Clash

Grimsby
Grimsby
1–2
FT
Salford City
Salford City
May 10, 2026

In a tightly contested match, Salford City secured a vital 2-1 victory over Grimsby, turning around an early deficit to claim three points in the League Two competition. Goals from K. Cesay and A. Oluwo were pivotal in Salford's success.

Key Facts

  • • Grimsby took the early lead through R. Staunton in the 1st minute
  • • Salford City equalized through K. Cesay in the 4th minute
  • • A. Oluwo scored the winning goal for Salford City in the 40th minute
  • • L. Garbutt provided an assist for A. Oluwo's goal
  • • G. D. Turi and M. Butcher received yellow cards for Grimsby and Salford City respectively

Lineups

Grimsby

Formation: 4-1-3-2

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)
  • 14 Justin Amaluzor (M)
  • 29 Clarke Oduor (M)
  • 9 Jaze Kabia (M)
  • 4 Kieran Green (F)
  • 39 Andy Cook (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 Darragh Burns
  • 30 Charles Vernam
  • 7 Jamie Walker
  • 1 Christy Pym
  • 21 Tyrell Warren
  • 3 Jayden Sweeney
  • 10 Jude Soonsup-Bell

Salford City

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Matthew Young (G)
  • 19 Haji Mnoga (D)
  • 22 Adebola Oluwo (D)
  • 15 Brandon Cooper (D)
  • 29 Luke Garbutt (D)
  • 26 Ryan Graydon (M)
  • 18 Matt Butcher (M)
  • 17 Josh Austerfield (M)
  • 10 Kelly N'Mai (M)
  • 21 Kallum Cesay (F)
  • 23 Daniel Udoh (F)

Substitutes

  • 45 Rosaire Longelo
  • 7 Ben Woodburn
  • 9 Cole Stockton
  • 33 Mark Howard
  • 6 Ollie Turton
  • 24 Alfie Dorrington
  • 16 Fabio Borini

Timeline

  1. Grimsby
    1' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Staunton
  2. Salford City
    4' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Cesay
  3. Salford City
    19' Salford City Card · Yellow Card
    L. Garbutt

    Foul

  4. Salford City
    40' Salford City Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Oluwo · Assist: L. Garbutt
  5. Grimsby
    58' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    G. D. Turi

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  6. Salford City
    63' Salford City Card · Yellow Card
    M. Butcher

    Foul

  7. Salford City
    67' Salford City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. N'Mai · On: R. Longelo-Mbule
  8. Grimsby
    68' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Kabia · On: C. Vernam
  9. Grimsby
    68' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Amaluzor · On: Darragh Burns
  10. Salford City
    72' Salford City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Austerfield · On: B. Woodburn
  11. Grimsby
    79' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Oduor · On: J. Walker
  12. Salford City
    88' Salford City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Udoh · On: C. Stockton
  13. Salford City
    89' Salford City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Graydon · On: F. Borini

Match Stats

Stat Grimsby Salford City
Fouls 7 13
Pass Accuracy 60% 53%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 7
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 278 235
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 4 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 166 125
Shots Inside Box 4 6
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 7 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Salford City's quick response with a goal just three minutes after conceding put the game on even terms and gave them the momentum
  • ▸ A. Oluwo's goal in the 40th minute turned the match in Salford City's favor and secured their victory over Grimsby