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03/10/2026, Blundell Park, Grimsby, England
League Two, English Football League

Grimsby Vs Bristol Rovers

Grimsby play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, and line up with: A McGinnis (GK) , A Dodd (CB) , C McClenathan (CB) , I McVean (RB) , I MacNaughton (LB) , C Evans (CM) , L King (CDM) , J Flynn (CDM) , P Arntzen (RM) , A Watt (LM) , C Clery (ST) And the subs are: A MacGeorge (CB) , B Heffernan (CB) , C Albany (CM) , J Neil (CM) , D Quinn (ST)

Bristol Rovers play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: J Berry (GK) , M Baird (CB) , E Mewies (CB) , H Ross (RB) , J Gwenn (LB) , P Fitzsimmons (CDM) , G Rainey (CAM) , M Lloyd (RM) , W Foley (LM) , H Akinlade (ST) , C Madden (ST) And the subs are: F Lewis (CB) , J Ewart (CB) , I Bower (CM) , A Breck (CM) , E Bruce (ST)

Welcome to Blundell Park in Grimsby, England where Grimsby will face Bristol Rovers.  This is a league fixture taking place in the League Two, English Football League.  The attendance is 9000.

1' - Grimsby kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

4' - Leighton King passes to Connor Evans.  Connor Evans finds Charles McClenathan with a short pass.  Charles McClenathan plays a long pass to Alastair Dodd.  Alastair Dodd plays the ball to Leighton King.  Leighton King curves the ball into the box, but John Gwenn intercepts the ball.  

8' - Eddie Mewies slides the ball to Gregor Rainey.  Gregor Rainey uses his pace to beat Connor Evans.  

11' - Leighton King spots a run from Amon Watt.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Amon Watt is able to control the ball.  Amon Watt shoots, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is offtarget!

15' - Connor Evans spots a run from Paul Arntzen.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Paul Arntzen is able to control the ball.  Paul Arntzen reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but Clint Clery overshoots the ball and it goes loose! Jeremy Flynn tries to use his pace to beat Patrick Fitzsimmons, but is tackled.  

17' - Patrick Fitzsimmons spots a run from Gregor Rainey.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

20' - Clint Clery chips a long ball to Alastair Dodd.  Alastair Dodd spots a run from Connor Evans.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, and Connor Evans takes the ball.  Connor Evans tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

23' - James Berry sees Chris Madden making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Chris Madden takes the ball.  Chris Madden looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is parried by Arnie McGinnis!  Patrick Fitzsimmons is first to the loose ball...Patrick Fitzsimmons tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  That will be a corner for  Bristol Rovers.  Matthew Lloyd places the ball to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, but the ball misses everyone.  

23' - Patrick Fitzsimmons curls in a cross, but he only manages to find opposing player Connor Evans.  

26' - Connor Evans finds Charles McClenathan with a long ball.  Charles McClenathan plays a short pass to Leighton King.  Leighton King curls in a cross, finding Connor Evans.  Connor Evans looks to slide the ball past the keeper...and Connor Evans scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Grimsby player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

27' - Bristol Rovers kick the ball off for the restart.  

34' - Jeremy Flynn passes the ball to Leighton King.  Leighton King spots a run from Connor Evans.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Connor Evans is able to take the ball.  Connor Evans strikes the ball towards goal...and Connor Evans scores!  That's a fine goal from the Grimsby player!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

34' - Bristol Rovers kick the ball off for the restart.  

41' - Ian McVean finds Paul Arntzen with a long ball.  Paul Arntzen passes the ball to Leighton King.  Leighton King whips in a cross, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

41' - Clint Clery whips in a cross, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Bristol Rovers kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

52' - Chris Madden tackles Alastair Dodd and the ball goes loose.  Leighton King plays a long pass to Alastair Dodd.  Alastair Dodd spots a run from Connor Evans.  He attempts a quick throughball, and Connor Evans runs on to the ball.  Connor Evans looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot goes over!

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Matthew Lloyd will come off.  Aaron Breck is brought on from the bench.  

54' - John Gwenn crosses the ball and finds Patrick Fitzsimmons.  Patrick Fitzsimmons gets above the defence and directs a header attempting to beat the keeper...and its in! It's a beautiful goal from Patrick Fitzsimmons for Bristol Rovers!  The ball flew past the keepers hand!

54' - Grimsby kick the ball off for the restart.  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Mark Baird is going to be taken off.  Fred Lewis joins the game from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Clint Clery will come off.  John Neil joins the game from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Chris Madden is going to be taken off.  Edward Bruce is going to be brought on.  

57' - Harvey Akinlade attempts to outskill Alastair Dodd, but is brought down illegally.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Alastair Dodd the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Bristol Rovers.  

59' - Edward Bruce places the ball to take the freekick.  He lifts the ball into the box, and manages to find Gregor Rainey.  Gregor Rainey shoots towards goal...and Gregor Rainey scores!  That's an excellent goal from the Bristol Rovers player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

59' - Grimsby kick the ball off for the restart.  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Iain MacNaughton is going to be taken off.  Bart Heffernan joins the game from the bench.  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Charles McClenathan is going to be taken off.  Adam MacGeorge is brought on from the bench.  

65' - Leighton King finds Ian McVean with a short pass.  Ian McVean whips in a cross, but opposing player Fred Lewis takes possession.  

67' - Fred Lewis plays a short pass to Gregor Rainey.  Gregor Rainey plays a long pass to Patrick Fitzsimmons.  Patrick Fitzsimmons whips in a cross, but Alastair Dodd intercepts the ball.  

74' - John Neil passes to Jeremy Flynn.  Jeremy Flynn passes to Leighton King.  Leighton King plays a short pass to Paul Arntzen.  Paul Arntzen sees Connor Evans making a run.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Connor Evans is caught offside!  

79' - Leighton King hits the ball long to Connor Evans.  Gregor Rainey dispossesses Connor Evans and the ball goes loose.  Eddie Mewies spots a run from Gregor Rainey.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Gregor Rainey has strayed offside!  

80' - Leighton King hits the ball long to Jeremy Flynn.  Jeremy Flynn whips in a cross, but John Gwenn intercepts the ball.  

87' - John Gwenn passes to Gregor Rainey.  Gregor Rainey plays the ball to Eddie Mewies.  Eddie Mewies spots a run from Harvey Akinlade.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Harvey Akinlade is caught offside!  



The match has ended Grimsby 2 - 2 Bristol Rovers.