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

Newport vs Grimsby - result

Newport 2-1 Grimsby in League Two at Rodney Parade, Casnewyd on 26 September 2026. Scorers: Shaquille Gwengwe, Christian Doidge for Newport. In their last 6 meetings, Newport have won 0, Grimsby 3, with 3 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Newport vs Grimsby?

Newport 2-1 Grimsby in League Two on Saturday 26 September 2026 at Rodney Parade. Scorers: Shaquille Gwengwe, Christian Doidge for Newport.

Where was Newport vs Grimsby played?

Newport vs Grimsby was played at Rodney Parade in Casnewyd, the home ground of Newport.

What is Newport's recent form?

Newport's last five results read D L L D D (oldest to newest): 3 draws and 2 losses.

What is Grimsby's recent form?

Grimsby's last five results read D D D W W (oldest to newest): 2 wins and 3 draws.

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

Across the last 6 meetings Newport have won 0, Grimsby have won 3 and 3 were drawn. The most recent was Newport County 0-0 Grimsby Town on 7 February 2026 in the League Two.

Who is the standout player for Newport?

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

Who is the standout player for Grimsby?

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

Who is the referee for Newport vs Grimsby?

Darren Drysdale refereed Newport vs Grimsby.

Newport vs Grimsby - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
7 Feb 2026	League Two	Newport County vs Grimsby Town	0-0
16 Aug 2025	League Two	Grimsby Town vs Newport County	2-1
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

Newport 2-1 Grimsby: match stats

Stat	Newport	Grimsby
Possession	33%	67%
Shots	10	10
Shots on target	5	3
Corners	7	3
Fouls	14	9
Yellow cards	2	2
Tackles	19	11
Passes	224	466

Newport vs Grimsby goals and red cards

Newport: C. Doidge 57', S. Gwengwe 69'. Grimsby: J. Wright (own goal) 83'.

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).

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).