Match report

Shrewsbury Hold Grimsby To A 1-1 Draw In League Two Clash

Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury
1–1
FT
Grimsby
Grimsby
Dec 9, 2025

Shrewsbury managed to hold off the visiting Grimsby side for a share of the points in an evenly matched League Two encounter. The visitors took the lead through Chris Vernam's penalty, but Shrewsbury leveled just before halftime courtesy of Jonny Marquis, who capitalized on Sam Clucas' assist.

Key Facts

  • • Grimsby scored first via a 38th-minute penalty by Chris Vernam.
  • • Shrewsbury equalized in the 45th minute with Jonny Marquis finding the back of the net, assisted by Sam Clucas.
  • • Darragh Burns received a yellow card for Grimsby at the 72nd minute due to a foul.
  • • Shrewsbury also had three players cautioned: Stephen Stubbs (78'), Chris Aneke (82'), and Craig Eastmond (90+5').

Lineups

Shrewsbury

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 12 W. Brook (G)
  • 2 L. Hoole (D)
  • 26 S. Stubbs (D)
  • 4 T. Anderson (D)
  • 20 I. Kabia (M)
  • 14 T. Perry (M)
  • 7 T. McDermott (M)
  • 6 S. Clucas (M)
  • 11 A. Scully (F)
  • 9 G. Lloyd (F)
  • 27 J. Marquis (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 E. Harrison
  • 3 M. Benning
  • 8 H. Biggins
  • 15 C. Aneke
  • 38 I. England
  • 43 W. Gray

Grimsby

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Pym (G)
  • 5 H. Rodgers (D)
  • 24 D. Tharme (D)
  • 17 C. McJannet (D)
  • 16 R. Staunton (D)
  • 20 G. McEachran (M)
  • 18 D. Burns (M)
  • 4 K. Green (M)
  • 7 J. Walker (M)
  • 30 C. Vernam (M)
  • 9 J. Kabia

Substitutes

  • 33 C. Casper
  • 21 T. Warren
  • 8 E. Khouri
  • 15 G. D. Turi
  • 19 Z. Gilsenan
  • 14 J. Amaluzor
  • 32 D. Rose

Timeline

  1. Grimsby
    38' Grimsby Goal · Penalty
    C. Vernam
  2. Shrewsbury
    45' Shrewsbury Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Marquis · Assist: Sam Clucas
  3. Shrewsbury
    58' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ismeal Kabia · On: C. Aneke
  4. Grimsby
    64' Grimsby subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Green · On: E. Khouri
  5. Grimsby
    72' Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    Darragh Burns

    Foul

  6. Shrewsbury
    73' Shrewsbury subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Scully · On: I. England
  7. Shrewsbury
    78' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    S. Stubbs

    Foul

  8. Shrewsbury
    82' Shrewsbury Card · Yellow Card
    C. Aneke

    Time wasting

  9. Grimsby
    86' Grimsby subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Vernam · On: Z. Gilsenan
  10. Grimsby
    86' Grimsby subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Darragh Burns · On: J. Amaluzor
  11. Grimsby
    90'+5 Grimsby Card · Yellow Card
    Harvey Rodgers

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Shrewsbury Grimsby
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 51% 67%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 12
Corners 2 6
Total Passes 269 339
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 1 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 44% 56%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 136 228
Shots Inside Box 4 7
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early penalty conversion by Vernam gave Grimsby a crucial advantage, but Shrewsbury's quick equalizer just before halftime shifted the momentum in their favor.
  • ▸ Shrewsbury's ability to maintain discipline and withstand pressure was vital as they managed to secure a draw despite having three players booked towards the end of the game.