Match report

Bromley Stuns Grimsby with a 2-0 Win in League Two

Bromley
Bromley
2–0
FT
Grimsby
Grimsby
Dec 20, 2025

Bromley stunned Grimsby in a dominant display to secure a 2-0 victory in the League Two fixture. The game was sealed early with goals from W. Hondermarck, who doubled his tally in the second half, leaving Grimsby struggling to respond.

Key Facts

  • • W. Hondermarck scored both goals for Bromley at 12' and 55'
  • • Deji Elerewe provided the assist for the first goal, while M. Ifill assisted the second
  • • Grimsby received three yellow cards (J. Walker, G. McEachran, C. McJannet)
  • • Bromley had two players booked (Ashley Charles and Mitchell Pinnock)

Lineups

Bromley

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Smith (G)
  • 26 M. Ifill (D)
  • 3 D. Elerewe (D)
  • 6 K. Cameron (D)
  • 30 I. Odutayo (D)
  • 4 A. Charles (M)
  • 18 C. Whitely (M)
  • 7 B. Krauhaus
  • 16 W. Hondermarck (M)
  • 11 M. Pinnock (M)
  • 9 M. Cheek (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 S. Long
  • 8 B. Thompson
  • 14 N. Kabamba
  • 17 B. Webster
  • 20 J. Arthurs
  • 22 L. Samuel
  • 31 B. Ilunga

Grimsby

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 J. Smith (G)
  • 5 H. Rodgers (D)
  • 6 S. Lavelle (D)
  • 24 D. Tharme (D)
  • 17 C. McJannet (D)
  • 20 G. McEachran (M)
  • 14 J. Amaluzor
  • 4 K. Green (M)
  • 7 J. Walker (M)
  • 30 C. Vernam (M)
  • 9 J. Kabia

Substitutes

  • 33 C. Casper
  • 21 T. Warren
  • 29 C. Oduor
  • 8 E. Khouri
  • 18 D. Burns
  • 32 D. Rose
  • 10 J. Soonsup-Bell

Timeline

  1. Bromley
    12' Bromley Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Hondermarck · Assist: Deji Elerewe
  2. Grimsby
    38' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    J. Walker

    Argument

  3. Grimsby
    45'+3 Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    G. McEachran

    Foul

  4. Bromley
    55' Bromley Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Hondermarck · Assist: M. Ifill
  5. Bromley
    62' Bromley Card · Yellow Card
    Ashley Charles

    Foul

  6. Grimsby
    62' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Lavelle · On: D. Rose
  7. Bromley
    71' Bromley Card · Yellow Card
    Mitchell Pinnock

    Foul

  8. Grimsby
    75' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Kabia · On: J. Soonsup-Bell
  9. Bromley
    76' Bromley subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Cheek · On: N. Kabamba
  10. Bromley
    76' Bromley subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Mitchell Pinnock · On: B. Ilunga
  11. Grimsby
    80' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Vernam · On: C. Oduor
  12. Grimsby
    80' Grimsby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Amaluzor · On: Darragh Burns
  13. Grimsby
    81' Grimsby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Walker · On: E. Khouri
  14. Grimsby
    84' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    C. McJannet

    Foul

  15. Bromley
    85' Bromley subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Hondermarck · On: J. Arthurs

Match Stats

Stat Bromley Grimsby
Fouls 10 16
Pass Accuracy 48% 63%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 9
Corners 2 7
Total Passes 248 339
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 0 4
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 1.63 2.04
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 42% 58%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 119 215
Shots Inside Box 7 7
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ W. Hondermarck's early goal in the 12th minute set the tone for Bromley, putting immediate pressure on Grimsby.
  • ▸ Grimsby received a yellow card within minutes of conceding their second goal, further hampering their chances to stage a comeback.