Match report

Grimsby and Oldham Draw 0-0 in League Two Clash

Grimsby
Grimsby
0–0
FT
Oldham
Oldham
Dec 26, 2025

Grimsby and Oldham played to a goalless draw in their League Two encounter on Boxing Day. Both teams showed resilience in defense, with neither side able to break through for a crucial goal despite several chances created throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Grimsby and Oldham ended in a 0-0 draw.
  • • Joe Garner received a yellow card for persistent fouling at minute 50.
  • • C. McJannet of Grimsby was given a yellow card late in the game.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, including Joe Quigley replacing Joe Garner and Jayden Sweeney coming on for Grimsby.

Lineups

Grimsby

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 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)
  • 20 G. McEachran (M)
  • 30 C. Vernam (M)
  • 31 J. Smith
  • 9 J. Kabia

Substitutes

  • 33 C. Casper
  • 8 E. Khouri
  • 7 J. Walker
  • 21 T. Warren
  • 16 R. Staunton
  • 14 J. Amaluzor
  • 10 J. Soonsup-Bell

Oldham

Formation: 4-1-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Hudson (G)
  • 2 R. Ogle (D)
  • 40 D. Simeu (D)
  • 6 M. Monthe (D)
  • 24 J. Robson (D)
  • 8 R. Woods (M)
  • 4 T. Pett (M)
  • 26 K. Payne (M)
  • 27 O. Hammond (M)
  • 28 M. Mellon (F)
  • 14 J. Garner (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 T. Donaghy
  • 5 D. Daniels
  • 15 K. Drummond
  • 17 J. Quigley
  • 19 L. Hannant
  • 20 J. Caprice
  • 23 K. Harratt

Timeline

  1. Oldham
    50' Oldham Card · Yellow Card
    Joe Garner

    Persistent fouling

  2. Oldham
    55' Oldham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Joe Garner · On: Joe Quigley
  3. Oldham
    56' Oldham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Hammond · On: L. Hannant
  4. Oldham
    56' Oldham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Mellon · On: K. Harratt
  5. Grimsby
    71' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. D. Turi · On: J. Walker
  6. Grimsby
    71' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Darragh Burns · On: J. Amaluzor
  7. Oldham
    77' Oldham Card · Yellow Card
    R. Ogle

    Foul

  8. Oldham
    79' Oldham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Ogle · On: J. Caprice
  9. Grimsby
    83' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Kabia · On: J. Soonsup-Bell
  10. Oldham
    83' Oldham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Pett · On: K. Drummond
  11. Grimsby
    90'+3 Grimsby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jayden Sweeney · On: R. Staunton
  12. Grimsby
    90'+4 Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    C. McJannet

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Grimsby Oldham
Fouls 9 22
Pass Accuracy 68% 49%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 12
Corners 11 2
Total Passes 377 241
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 3 7
xG 1.19 1.60
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 257 119
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box 0 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Joe Garner's yellow card at minute 50 changed Oldham's tactics as they shifted to a more defensive approach.
  • ▸ The late yellow card given to C. McJannet of Grimsby near the end of the match could have influenced their attacking efforts.