Match report
Newport County and Grimsby End League Two Match Goalless
Newport County
0–0
FT
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
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45'+3 Grimsby Card · Yellow CardA. CookArgument
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67' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1Off: G. D. Turi · On: G. McEachran -
68' Newport County subst · Substitution 1Off: H. Biggins · On: T. Nyakuhwa -
68' Newport County subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Shephard · On: J. Thomas -
74' Grimsby Card · Yellow CardHarvey RodgersFoul
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79' Newport County subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Sprangler · On: C. Jarvis -
80' Newport County subst · Substitution 4Off: G. Garner · On: A. Driscoll-Glennon -
81' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Khouri · On: J. Walker -
81' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Kabia · On: Darragh Burns -
82' Grimsby subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Vernam · On: T. Sellars-Fleming -
89' Newport County subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Opoku · On: J. Crole -
90'+5 Newport County Card · Yellow CardA. Driscoll-GlennonArgument
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.