Match report
Salford City 2–2 Grimsby: A Thrilling League Two Draw
Salford City
2–2
AET
Grimsby
May 15, 2026
Salford City held off a late surge from Grimsby to secure a 2-2 draw in the League Two match. The game saw a dominant first half goal from D. Udoh, but a swift comeback by Grimsby, including goals from K. Green and J. Kabia, put them in the lead. However, K. Cesay's late equalizer saved a point for Salford City, who now eye a strong push for the top of the League Two table.
Key Facts
- • D. Udoh scored the first goal for Salford City in the 53rd minute with an assist from A. Oluwo.
- • Grimsby equalized in the 74th minute with K. Green scoring, assisted by R. Staunton.
- • J. Kabia put Grimsby in the lead with a goal in the 78th minute, assisted by K. Green.
- • K. Cesay scored the equalizing goal for Salford City in the 117th minute.
Lineups
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
- 14 Kadeem Harris
- 7 Ben Woodburn
- 16 Fabio Borini
- 9 Cole Stockton
- 24 Alfie Dorrington
- 33 Mark Howard
- 6 Ollie Turton
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)
- 30 Charles Vernam (M)
- 39 Andy Cook (F)
Substitutes
- 14 Justin Amaluzor
- 9 Jaze Kabia
- 20 George James McEachran
- 21 Tyrell Warren
- 29 Clarke Oduor
- 24 Doug Tharme
- 1 Christy Pym
Timeline
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53' Salford City Goal · Normal GoalD. Udoh · Assist: A. Oluwo
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61' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1Off: G. D. Turi · On: J. Kabia
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62' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2Off: Darragh Burns · On: J. Amaluzor
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70' Grimsby Card · Yellow CardC. Vernam
Foul
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72' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Walker · On: G. McEachran
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74' Grimsby Goal · Normal GoalK. Green · Assist: R. Staunton
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76' Salford City subst · Substitution 1Off: K. N'Mai · On: K. Harris
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78' Grimsby Goal · Normal GoalJ. Kabia · Assist: K. Green
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88' Salford City subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Austerfield · On: B. Woodburn
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91' Salford City subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Graydon · On: F. Borini
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92' Grimsby Card · Yellow CardK. Green
Foul
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106' Grimsby subst · Substitution 4Off: Harvey Rodgers · On: T. Warren
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110' Grimsby subst · Substitution 5Off: K. Green · On: C. Oduor
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116' Salford City subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Butcher · On: C. Stockton
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117' Salford City Goal · Normal GoalK. Cesay
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120' Salford City subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Udoh · On: A. Dorrington
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120' Grimsby subst · Substitution 6Off: M. Kacurri · On: Douglas Tharme
Match Stats
| Stat | Salford City | Grimsby |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 20 | 20 |
| Pass Accuracy | 60% | 63% |
| Offsides | 1 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 10 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 305 | 414 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 4 |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 183 | 261 |
| Shots Inside Box | 9 | 7 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Salford City took the lead through D. Udoh, but Grimsby's quick response with goals from K. Green and J. Kabia within four minutes turned the momentum in their favor.
- ▸ Late substitute K. Cesay's goal for Salford City in the 117th minute secured a hard-fought point, stabilizing their position in the League Two competition.