Grimsby 2-1 Newport - Result & Match Stats (League Two)

Grimsby vs Newport - result

Grimsby 2-1 Newport in League Two at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes on 16 August 2025. Scorers: Kieran Green for Grimsby; Matthew Baker for Newport. In their last 6 meetings, Grimsby have won 2, Newport 1, with 3 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Grimsby vs Newport?

Grimsby 2-1 Newport in League Two on Saturday 16 August 2025 at Blundell Park. Scorers: Kieran Green for Grimsby; Matthew Baker for Newport.

Where was Grimsby vs Newport played?

Grimsby vs Newport was played at Blundell Park in Cleethorpes, the home ground of Grimsby.

What is Grimsby's recent form?

Grimsby's last five results read D L W D W (oldest to newest): 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.

What is Newport's recent form?

Newport's last five results read L D D W L (oldest to newest): 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses.

What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Newport?

Across the last 6 meetings Grimsby have won 2, Newport have won 1 and 3 were drawn. The most recent was Newport County 2-1 Grimsby Town on 26 September 2026 in the League Two.

Who is the standout player for Grimsby?

Kieran Green leads Grimsby with 4 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for Newport?

Shaquille Gwengwe leads Newport with 5 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Grimsby vs Newport?

Zac Kennard-Kettle refereed Grimsby vs Newport.

Grimsby vs Newport - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
26 Sep 2026	League Two	Newport County vs Grimsby Town	2-1
7 Feb 2026	League Two	Newport County vs Grimsby Town	0-0
22 Mar 2025	League Two	Grimsby Town vs Newport County	1-0
16 Nov 2024	League Two	Newport County vs Grimsby Town	0-0
6 Apr 2024	League Two	Grimsby Town vs Newport County	1-0
16 Dec 2023	League Two	Newport County vs Grimsby Town	1-1

Grimsby 2-1 Newport: match stats

Stat	Grimsby	Newport
Possession	64%	36%
Shots	22	13
Shots on target	6	3
Corners	12	3
Fouls	12	12
Yellow cards	2	3
Tackles	11	16
Passes	376	216

Grimsby vs Newport goals and red cards

Grimsby: C. Baker-Richardson (own goal) 1', K. Green 90+4'. Newport: M. Baker 55'.

Grimsby season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.6	7 of 24
Goals against	1.1	8 of 24
Shots	15.7	5 of 24
Shots on target	4.9	3 of 24
Fouls	12.2	9 of 24
Tackles	15.2	13 of 24
Passes	374.9	9 of 24
Corners	7	1 of 24

Grimsby player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Kieran Green (3), Andy Cook (2), Harvey Rodgers (2).
Assists: Charles Vernam (2), Kieran Green (2), Géza Dávid Turi (2).
Shots: Andy Cook (23), Charles Vernam (22), Kieran Green (12).
Fouls: Maldini Kacurri (16), Jayden Sweeney (15), Kieran Green (13).

Newport season stats 2026/2027: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.7	5 of 24
Goals against	1.3	16 of 24
Shots	10.4	19 of 24
Shots on target	3.7	14 of 24
Fouls	11.7	11 of 24
Tackles	19	2 of 24
Passes	245.4	24 of 24
Corners	4.1	20 of 24

Newport player leaders 2026/2027

Goals: Shaquille Gwengwe (5), Harrison Biggins (2), Kyle Cameron (1).
Assists: Harrison Biggins (2), Cameron Norman (1), Ciaran Brennan (1).
Shots: Harrison Biggins (19), Lee Jenkins (9), Shaquille Gwengwe (9).
Fouls: Cameron Norman (19), Lee Jenkins (12), Kyle Cameron (11).