Match report

Grimsby Secure Draw Against Walsall In League Two Clash (2-2)

Grimsby
Grimsby
2–2
FT
Walsall
Walsall
Feb 18, 2026

Grimsby managed to hold off Walsall's early surge and secured a hard-fought 2-2 draw. Despite going down to ten men in the first half, Grimsby showed resilience with crucial goals from A. Cook leveling the score after the visitors took an initial lead.

Key Facts

  • • Walsall took the early lead through P. Farquharson (32') assisted by C. Clarke.
  • • Grimsby's Myles Roberts was shown a red card just before halftime for a professional foul (45'+1).
  • • A. Cook scored both goals for Grimsby, equalizing at 50' and again at 68', with assists from J. Walker on both occasions.
  • • Walsall's Aaron Pressley leveled the score late in the game at 71'.

Lineups

Grimsby

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 Jackson Smith (G)
  • 5 Harvey Rodgers (D)
  • 2 Maldini Kacurri (D)
  • 17 Cameron McJannett (D)
  • 16 Reece Staunton (D)
  • 15 Géza Dávid Turi (M)
  • 18 Darragh Burns (M)
  • 4 Kieran Green (M)
  • 7 Jamie Walker (M)
  • 40 Tyrell Sellars-Fleming (M)
  • 39 Andy Cook (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 Charles Vernam
  • 20 George McEachran
  • 9 Jaze Kabia
  • 8 Evan Khouri
  • 41 Sebastian Auton
  • 21 Tyrell Warren
  • 14 Justin Amaluzor

Walsall

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Myles Roberts (G)
  • 6 Priestley Farquharson (D)
  • 4 Aden Flint (D)
  • 35 Kacper Łopata (D)
  • 17 Courtney Clarke (M)
  • 14 Brandon Comley (M)
  • 8 Charlie Lakin (M)
  • 25 Jid Okeke (M)
  • 23 Alexander Pattison (F)
  • 22 Jamie Jellis (F)
  • 19 Aaron Pressley (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Sam Hornby
  • 5 Harrison Burke
  • 18 Vincent Harper
  • 20 Alfie Chang
  • 31 Rico Richards
  • 37 Albert Adomah
  • 11 Aaron Loupalo-Bi

Timeline

  1. Walsall
    7' Walsall Card · Yellow Card
    K. Lopata

    Foul

  2. Walsall
    32' Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Farquharson · Assist: C. Clarke
  3. Walsall
    45'+1 Walsall Card · Red Card
    Myles Roberts

    Professional foul last man

  4. Walsall
    45' Walsall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Lakin · On: Sam Hornby
  5. Grimsby
    50' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Cook · Assist: J. Walker
  6. Grimsby
    60' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. D. Turi · On: G. McEachran
  7. Grimsby
    60' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Sellars-Fleming · On: C. Vernam
  8. Grimsby
    66' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    A. Cook

    Foul

  9. Grimsby
    68' Grimsby Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Cook · Assist: J. Walker
  10. Walsall
    71' Walsall Goal · Normal Goal
    Aaron Pressley · Assist: C. Clarke
  11. Walsall
    75' Walsall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Okeke · On: Vincent Harper
  12. Walsall
    75' Walsall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Lopata · On: Harrison Burke
  13. Grimsby
    80' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Darragh Burns · On: Jaze Kabia
  14. Walsall
    86' Walsall Card · Yellow Card
    Sam Hornby

    Time wasting

  15. Grimsby
    90' Grimsby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Walker · On: E. Khouri

Match Stats

Stat Grimsby Walsall
Fouls 16 8
Pass Accuracy 74% 53%
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 17 7
Corners 10 6
Total Passes 380 238
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 9 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 2
Possession 61% 39%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 281 125
Shots Inside Box 12 5
Saves 2 6
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The red card to Myles Roberts turned the momentum towards Grimsby, who capitalized with two quick goals within eight minutes.
  • ▸ Aaron Pressley's goal for Walsall in the 71st minute added another layer of tension and ensured a dramatic conclusion.