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29/08/2027, Blundell Park, Grimsby, England
National League, English National League

Grimsby Vs Southend

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

Southend play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: D George (GK) , P McKenzie (CB) , D Gillies (CB) , D McClean (CB) , P Saucer (RB) , I Cooney (LB) , P Strang (CDM) , J McPhillips (CAM) , J Akinfenwa (RM) , P Wyburn (LM) , C Baines (ST) And the subs are: A MacAuley (CB) , I Greenway (CB) , R Bigham (CM) , C McManus (CM) , J Dey (ST)

Welcome to Blundell Park in Grimsby, England where Grimsby will face Southend Utd.  This is a league fixture taking place in the National League, English National League.  The attendance is 9000.

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

8' - Dillon McClean finds Patrick Strang with a long ball.  Patrick Strang hits the ball from outside the area towards goal...but the ball flies wide of the post!

13' - Noel MacKenna chips a long ball to Paul Reese.  Paul Reese attempts to outskill Paul Saucer and succeeds, neatly slipping past the opposing player!  

16' - Paul Reese tries to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is deflected out of play by the keeper!  That will be a corner for  Grimsby.  Connor Evans gets ready to take the corner.  He sends the ball into the box, but Pat McKenzie intercepts the ball.  

19' - Pat McKenzie hits the ball long to Patrick Strang.  Patrick Strang sees Chris Baines making a run.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Chris Baines takes the ball.  Chris Baines attempts a shot...but the shot is offtarget!

20' - Arnie McGinnis sees a run from Amon Watt.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Amon Watt  is unable to take the ball down!  

24' - Paul Saucer plays the ball to John McPhillips.  John McPhillips passes a long ball to Patrick Strang.  Patrick Strang slides the ball to John McPhillips.  Adam MacGeorge successfully tackles John McPhillips and the ball goes loose.  Leighton King sees a run from Connor Evans.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Connor Evans runs on to the ball.  Connor Evans attempts to dribble round  the advancing Danny George...but the keeper gets down and smothers the ball!Danny George sends the ball forward in an attempted throughball, but there is no-one there.  

27' - Paul Reese successfully tackles John McPhillips and the ball goes loose.  John McPhillips tackles Noel MacKenna and takes the ball.  John McPhillips attempts to beat Paul Reese using his skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop John McPhillips who takes the ball forward!  

30' - Jeremy Flynn plays the ball to Paul Reese.  Paul Reese takes the ball past Patrick Strang with a turn of pace, but is brought down.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Patrick Strang the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Grimsby.  

32' - Amon Watt hits the ball long to Adam MacGeorge.  Adam MacGeorge crosses the ball into the box, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

39' - Dillon McClean finds John McPhillips with a long pass.  John McPhillips tries to beat Noel MacKenna using his ball skills, but is illegally impeded.  That will be a freekick for Southend.  

40' - Chris Baines steps up to take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but Leighton King gets to the ball and makes a clearance.  

41' - Chris Baines tries to beat Ian McVean using his ball skills, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

45' - Ian McVean finds Noel MacKenna with a long pass.  Noel MacKenna attempts to beat Dillon McClean using his skills, but is then fouled.    The referee shows Dillon McClean the yellow card! That will be a freekick for Grimsby.  

46' - Jeremy Flynn will take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, but Ian Cooney gets there first and clears the ball.  

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

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

49' - Pat McKenzie passes the ball to Joel Akinfenwa.  Joel Akinfenwa passes the ball to Ian Cooney.  Ian Cooney plays a long pass to Joel Akinfenwa.  Joel Akinfenwa whips in a cross, but Paul Reese intercepts and takes possession.  

52' - Paul Reese attempts to hit a long range shot past the keeper...but the shot hits the upright!  Pat McKenzie manages to clear the ball for the defending team.

53' - Patrick Strang successfully tackles Alastair Dodd and takes possession.  Southend try to launch a quick counter attack.  Patrick Strang tries to beat Paul Reese using his ball skills.  The opposing player is unable to stop Patrick Strang who takes the ball forward!  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Dillon McClean is going to be taken off.  Adam MacAuley is going to be brought on.  

54' - Patrick Strang tries to hit a long range shot...and Patrick Strang scores!  That's an exquisite goal from the Southend player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  David Gillies is going to be taken off.  Ian Greenway joins the game from the bench.  

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

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Adam MacGeorge is going to be taken off.  Joseph Flora is going to be brought on.  

59' - Paul Arntzen finds Jeremy Flynn with a long pass.  Adam MacAuley successfully tackles Jeremy Flynn and gains possession for his team.  Adam MacAuley plays a long ball to Pat McKenzie.  Pat McKenzie finds Chris Baines with a short pass.  Chris Baines crosses the ball, but Joseph Flora intercepts the ball.  

61' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Jeremy Flynn is going to be taken off.  Michael Elias is brought on from the bench.  

67' - Grimsby attempt to counter.  Joseph Flora finds Leighton King with a long ball.  Leighton King sees a run from Connor Evans.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Connor Evans is able to take the ball.  Connor Evans hits the ball, aiming for the top of the net...and its in! It's a magnificent goal from Connor Evans for Grimsby!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

68' - Southend kick the ball off for the restart.  

74' - John McPhillips passes to Patrick Strang.  Patrick Strang spots a run from Chris Baines.  He attempts to play a throughball, but Chris Baines can't get to the ball!  

75' - Noel MacKenna runs with the ball, beating Chris Baines.  

79' - Noel MacKenna chips a long ball to Ian McVean.  Ian McVean slides the ball to Noel MacKenna.  Noel MacKenna attempts to unleash a long range shot...and its in! It's a nice goal from Noel MacKenna for Grimsby!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

80' - Southend kick the ball off for the restart.  

88' - Michael Elias dispossesses John McPhillips and takes the ball.  Michael Elias finds Joseph Flora with a long ball.  Joseph Flora crosses the ball and finds Amon Watt.  Amon Watt gets above the defence and heads the ball towards the top corner...but the shot is parried by Danny George!  Paul Saucer gets to the ball first and clears.

91' - Michael Elias spots a run from Noel MacKenna.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Noel MacKenna is caught offside!  



The match has ended Grimsby 2 - 1 Southend Utd.