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Grimsby Secures Decisive Victory Over Salford City at Peninsula Stadium
Salford, England – Grimsby Town claimed a convincing victory at the Peninsula Stadium this Saturday, overcoming Salford City in a League Two encounter. The match, played as part of the 11th round of the 2025 season, saw Grimsby take an early lead thanks to a goal from E. Khouri in the first minute, assisted by C. Vernam. The first half continued with a hard-fought game, evidenced by the yellow cards shown to C. McJannett from Grimsby and O. Ashley and M. Butcher from Salford City. C. Vernam extended Grimsby’s lead in the 31st minute, assisted by J. Sweeney.
The second half of the match was less fruitful in terms of goals, but no less intense. Salford City sought to reverse the situation, but Grimsby’s defense remained firm. The game continued with several interruptions, including more yellow cards for B. Cooper of Salford City, and D. Rose and T. Warren of Grimsby. Despite Salford City dominating possession with 56%, they were unable to capitalize on it with goals. Grimsby, with 44% possession, were more effective in their opportunities, showing greater accuracy in their shots. The match concluded with a victory for Grimsby, leaving Salford City with the need to rethink their strategy for upcoming matches. The final score was Salford City 0 Grimsby 2.
Substitutions salford city: at minute 60 J. Grant came in and R. Longelo-Mbule went out., at minute 65 B. Woodburn came in and N. Siri went out., at minute 66 B. Cooper came in and O. Turton went out., at minute 77 M. Butcher came in and K. N’Mai went out.
Substitutions grimsby: at minute 64 D. Burns came in and J. Svanthorsson went out., at minute 81 J. Sweeney came in and R. Staunton went out., at minute 81 C. Vernam came in and D. Rose went out., at minute 86 K. Green came in and J. Walker went out., at minute 87 J. Kabia came in and J. Amaluzor went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Salford City
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