Match report

Tranmere Stuns Grimsby, Secures Victory in League Two Clash

Grimsby
Grimsby
1–2
FT
Tranmere
Tranmere
Nov 27, 2025

In a closely contested League Two encounter at Blundell Park, Tranmere emerged victorious over Grimsby with a final score of 2-1. The match saw early dominance from the visitors as Christopher Whitaker put Tranmere ahead in the 19th minute after an assist from James Ironside. Grimsby fought back and equalized through Darragh Burns' goal at the 67-minute mark, thanks to a fine pass from Josh Walker. However, Tranmere's resolve was unbroken, with Kyle Dennis scoring the decisive goal in stoppage t

Key Facts

  • • Tranmere: Christopher Whitaker (19'), Kyle Dennis (90'+8) scored goals.
  • • Grimsby: Darragh Burns equalized for Grimsby in the 67th minute.
  • • Patrick Brough, Chris Jennings, and Nathan Kenneh of Tranmere received yellow cards.
  • • Substitutions: Tranmere made multiple changes including Kyle Dennis coming on in place of Christopher Jennings.

Lineups

Grimsby

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Pym (G)
  • 5 H. Rodgers (D)
  • 21 T. Warren (D)
  • 17 C. McJannet (D)
  • 16 R. Staunton (D)
  • 15 G. D. Turi (M)
  • 18 D. Burns (M)
  • 7 J. Walker (M)
  • 8 E. Khouri (M)
  • 30 C. Vernam (M)
  • 32 D. Rose (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 C. Casper
  • 12 N. Eccleston
  • 19 Z. Gilsenan
  • 9 J. Kabia
  • 29 C. Oduor
  • 14 J. Amaluzor
  • 10 J. Soonsup-Bell

Tranmere

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Murphy (G)
  • 14 J. Joseph (D)
  • 2 C. Norman (D)
  • 5 N. Smith (D)
  • 3 P. Brough (D)
  • 11 O. Patrick (D)
  • 24 B. Blacker
  • 8 S. Finley (M)
  • 7 C. Whitaker (M)
  • 18 C. Jennings (F)
  • 29 J. Ironside (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Barrett
  • 42 N. Kenneh
  • 6 R. Smallwood
  • 10 J. Davison
  • 9 K. Dennis
  • 25 T. Harris
  • 17 S. Solomon

Timeline

  1. Tranmere
    19' Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Whitaker · Assist: J. Ironside
  2. Tranmere
    54' Tranmere Card · Yellow Card
    Patrick Brough

    Foul

  3. Grimsby
    66' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Warren · On: J. Kabia
  4. Grimsby
    67' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    Darragh Burns · Assist: J. Walker
  5. Tranmere
    73' Tranmere Card · Yellow Card
    C. Jennings

    Foul

  6. Tranmere
    79' Tranmere subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Jennings · On: K. Dennis
  7. Tranmere
    80' Tranmere subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ironside · On: N. Kenneh
  8. Tranmere
    80' Tranmere subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Blacker · On: R. Smallwood
  9. Tranmere
    87' Tranmere Card · Yellow Card
    N. Kenneh

    Foul

  10. Grimsby
    87' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Walker · On: C. Oduor
  11. Grimsby
    87' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Rose · On: J. Amaluzor
  12. Tranmere
    90'+8 Tranmere Card · Yellow Card
    K. Dennis
  13. Tranmere
    90' Tranmere subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Whitaker · On: T. Harris
  14. Tranmere
    90' Tranmere Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Dennis

Match Stats

Stat Grimsby Tranmere
Fouls 8 17
Pass Accuracy 77% 63%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 6
Corners 5 1
Total Passes 460 299
Yellow Cards 0 4
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 6 2
xG 1.45 0.81
Shots off Target 5 2
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 355 187
Shots Inside Box 6 3
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Tranmere took the lead early with a goal by Christopher Whitaker, setting the tone for their victory.
  • ▸ Grimsby leveled the score through Darragh Burns, giving them hope of salvaging at least a draw.
  • ▸ Kyle Dennis’ stoppage-time goal was crucial in securing Tranmere's win and shifting momentum decisively in their favor.