Match report

Newport County and Grimsby End League Two Match Goalless

Newport County
Newport County
0–0
FT
Grimsby
Grimsby
Feb 7, 2026

Newport County held off Grimsby to secure a point in a closely contested League Two match that ended in a 0-0 draw. Both teams showed resilience and determination but failed to find the back of the net despite multiple chances.

Key Facts

  • • Newport County vs Grimsby: 0-0 (League Two)
  • • A. Cook (Grimsby) receives yellow card at minute 45+3 for argument
  • • Harvey Rodgers (Grimsby) gets a yellow card in the 74th minute for a foul
  • • Newport County substituted T. Nyakuhwa with H. Biggins and J. Thomas with L. Shephard at minute 68

Lineups

Newport County

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 28 J. Wright (G)
  • 18 L. Shephard (D)
  • 4 M. Baker (D)
  • 23 R. Delaney (D)
  • 17 T. Davies (D)
  • 6 C. Brennan (M)
  • 21 M. Spellman (M)
  • 10 H. Biggins (M)
  • 5 S. Sprangler (M)
  • 19 G. Garner (M)
  • 24 N. Opoku (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 S. MacDonald
  • 3 A. Driscoll-Glennon
  • 16 J. Crole
  • 2 C. Evans
  • 33 T. Nyakuhwa
  • 12 J. Thomas
  • 40 C. Jarvis

Grimsby

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 J. Smith (G)
  • 5 H. Rodgers (D)
  • 21 T. Warren (D)
  • 17 C. McJannet (D)
  • 16 R. Staunton (D)
  • 15 G. D. Turi (M)
  • 9 J. Kabia
  • 4 K. Green (M)
  • 8 E. Khouri (M)
  • 30 C. Vernam (M)
  • 39 A. Cook (F)

Substitutes

  • 41 S. Auton
  • 7 J. Walker
  • 29 C. Oduor
  • 18 D. Burns
  • 40 T. Sellars-Fleming
  • 20 G. McEachran
  • 2 M. Kacurri

Timeline

  1. Grimsby
    45'+3 Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    A. Cook

    Argument

  2. Grimsby
    67' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. D. Turi · On: G. McEachran
  3. Newport County
    68' Newport County subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Biggins · On: T. Nyakuhwa
  4. Newport County
    68' Newport County subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Shephard · On: J. Thomas
  5. Grimsby
    74' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    Harvey Rodgers

    Foul

  6. Newport County
    79' Newport County subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Sprangler · On: C. Jarvis
  7. Newport County
    80' Newport County subst · Substitution 4
    Off: G. Garner · On: A. Driscoll-Glennon
  8. Grimsby
    81' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Khouri · On: J. Walker
  9. Grimsby
    81' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Kabia · On: Darragh Burns
  10. Grimsby
    82' Grimsby subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Vernam · On: T. Sellars-Fleming
  11. Newport County
    89' Newport County subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Opoku · On: J. Crole
  12. Newport County
    90'+5 Newport County Card · Yellow Card
    A. Driscoll-Glennon

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Newport County Grimsby
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 58% 70%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 13
Corners 8 12
Total Passes 293 367
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 2 6
Shots on Target 5 2
xG 1.18 1.87
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 169 256
Shots Inside Box 5 10
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The match remained goalless despite Newport County's late surge, pushing the game into a tense conclusion.
  • ▸ Grimsby's substitutions in the latter half, including G. D. Turi and J. Kabia, helped maintain defensive solidity against Newport County’s attacks.