Match report

Grimsby Defeats Accrington ST 1-0 In League Two Clash

Grimsby
Grimsby
1–0
FT
Accrington ST
Accrington ST
Feb 11, 2026

Grimsby held off the resilient challenge of Accrington Stanley (ST) to secure a vital 1-0 victory in their League Two clash. The decisive moment came when Tom Sellars-Fleming netted in the 58th minute, capitalizing on an assist from Kyle Green. Accrington's Devon Matthews was later sent off for a fo

Key Facts

  • • Grimsby vs Accrington ST: 1-0 final score
  • • Tom Sellars-Fleming scored the only goal at minute 58 with an assist from Kyle Green
  • • Chris McJannet received a yellow card for Grimsby in the 54th minute
  • • Devon Matthews was sent off for Accrington ST in the 86th minute

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)
  • 20 G. McEachran (M)
  • 18 D. Burns (M)
  • 4 K. Green (M)
  • 7 J. Walker (M)
  • 40 T. Sellars-Fleming (M)
  • 39 A. Cook (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 T. Warren
  • 14 J. Amaluzor
  • 29 C. Oduor
  • 30 C. Vernam
  • 9 J. Kabia
  • 10 J. Soonsup-Bell
  • 8 E. Khouri

Accrington ST

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 13 O. Wright
  • 2 D. Love (D)
  • 5 F. Rawson (D)
  • 17 D. Matthews
  • 38 C. O'Brien (M)
  • 24 L. Butterfield (M)
  • 4 C. Grant (M)
  • 30 I. Heath
  • 10 A. Henderson (F)
  • 7 S. Whalley (F)
  • 39 J. Woods (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. Kelly
  • 26 C. Hall
  • 8 P. Madden
  • 20 C. Brown
  • 3 F. Sass
  • 25 J. Smith
  • 27 D. Abimbola

Timeline

  1. Grimsby
    54' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    C. McJannet

    Foul

  2. Grimsby
    58' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Sellars-Fleming · Assist: K. Green
  3. Accrington ST
    63' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Henderson · On: P. Madden
  4. Accrington ST
    63' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. O'Brien · On: F. Sass
  5. Grimsby
    69' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Sellars-Fleming · On: C. Vernam
  6. Grimsby
    70' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Walker · On: E. Khouri
  7. Grimsby
    76' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. McEachran · On: C. Oduor
  8. Accrington ST
    77' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Woods · On: D. Abimbola
  9. Grimsby
    83' Grimsby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Cook · On: J. Kabia
  10. Grimsby
    84' Grimsby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Darragh Burns · On: J. Amaluzor
  11. Accrington ST
    86' Accrington ST Card · Red Card
    Devon Matthews

    Foul

  12. Accrington ST
    88' Accrington ST subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Conor Grant · On: C. Brown
  13. Accrington ST
    90'+2 Accrington ST Card · Yellow Card
    C. Brown

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Grimsby Accrington ST
Fouls 2 13
Pass Accuracy 65% 59%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 27 9
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 350 366
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 6 4
Shots on Target 7 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 14 1
Possession 49% 51%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 228 215
Shots Inside Box 22 3
Saves 4 6
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match shifted dramatically when Tom Sellars-Fleming scored a goal in the 58th minute, giving Grimsby the lead they needed to secure victory.
  • ▸ Accrington ST's Devon Matthews was sent off for committing a foul, significantly weakening their defensive capabilities and allowing Grimsby to consolidate their advantage.