Match report

Grimsby Defeats Barnet 1-0 in League Two Clash

Grimsby
Grimsby
1–0
FT
Barnet
Barnet
Jan 17, 2026

In a tightly contested match in League Two, Grimsby managed to secure a crucial 1-0 win over Barnet. The decisive moment came early on when Barnet's J. Kizzi was shown a red card for violent conduct, leaving the visitors with ten men. Jayden Sweeney capitalized on this advantage, scoring the only goal of the match in the 51st minute to secure Grimsby's victory.

Key Facts

  • • Grimsby: 1-0 Victory against Barnet
  • • J. Kizzi (Barnet) shown a red card at 11 minutes for violent conduct
  • • Jayden Sweeney scored the winning goal for Grimsby at 51 minutes, assisted by Darragh Burns
  • • Darragh Burns and Douglas Tharme made substitution appearances for Grimsby

Lineups

Grimsby

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 J. Smith (G)
  • 5 H. Rodgers (D)
  • 24 D. Tharme (D)
  • 17 C. McJannet (D)
  • 3 J. Sweeney (D)
  • 15 G. D. Turi (M)
  • 18 D. Burns (M)
  • 4 K. Green (M)
  • 8 E. Khouri (M)
  • 30 C. Vernam (M)
  • 10 J. Soonsup-Bell (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 R. Staunton
  • 7 J. Walker
  • 20 G. McEachran
  • 40 T. Sellars-Fleming
  • 14 J. Amaluzor
  • 9 J. Kabia
  • 39 A. Cook

Barnet

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 29 C. Slicker (G)
  • 4 D. Collinge (D)
  • 30 J. Kizzi (D)
  • 25 N. Tavares (D)
  • 5 A. Senior (D)
  • 19 M. Shelton (M)
  • 15 R. Glover (M)
  • 28 N. Ofoborh (M)
  • 8 R. Browne (M)
  • 11 I. Kanu (F)
  • 9 L. Ndlovu (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 O. Evans
  • 12 O. Hawkins
  • 18 A. Hartigan
  • 23 K. Smith
  • 24 R. Crichlow-Noble
  • 27 B. Assombalonga

Timeline

  1. Barnet
    11' Barnet Card · Red Card
    J. Kizzi

    Violent conduct

  2. Barnet
    19' Barnet subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rhys Browne · On: Kane Smith
  3. Barnet
    28' Barnet Card · Yellow Card
    I. Kanu

    Foul

  4. Grimsby
    32' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    E. Khouri

    Foul

  5. Grimsby
    41' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Douglas Tharme · On: R. Staunton
  6. Grimsby
    46' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Soonsup-Bell · On: J. Kabia
  7. Grimsby
    51' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    Jayden Sweeney · Assist: Darragh Burns
  8. Barnet
    66' Barnet subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Kanu · On: O. Hawkins
  9. Grimsby
    69' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. D. Turi · On: G. McEachran
  10. Grimsby
    72' Grimsby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Darragh Burns · On: A. Cook
  11. Grimsby
    73' Grimsby subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Vernam · On: T. Sellars-Fleming
  12. Barnet
    80' Barnet subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Ndlovu · On: B. Assombalonga

Match Stats

Stat Grimsby Barnet
Fouls 12 9
Pass Accuracy 71% 50%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 14 14
Corners 5 7
Total Passes 392 237
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 5 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 6 6
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 280 119
Shots Inside Box 12 8
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Barnet's early red card to J. Kizzi at the 11-minute mark shifted momentum in favor of Grimsby, who capitalized on their numerical advantage.
  • ▸ Jayden Sweeney’s goal in the 51st minute sealed Grimsby's victory and maintained their pressure on the competition standings.