English
Own Goal Seals Victory for Chesterfield in Tense Match Against Grimsby
Cleethorpes, England – In a tense match marked by heavy discipline, Chesterfield took the victory from Blundell Park against Grimsby Town in a match corresponding to matchday 16 of League Two. The match, played on November 15, 2025, was characterized by physical play and cautions.
Grimsby, playing at home, had 48% of the ball possession and created more goal opportunities with 11 shots, 4 of which were on target. However, the lack of accuracy and the solid defense of Chesterfield prevented the home team from taking the lead. The “Mariners” also generated 10 corner kicks, but failed to convert them into goals. Discipline was a problem for Grimsby, which accumulated 13 fouls, two yellow cards, and a red card that further complicated the match.
Chesterfield, on the other hand, made better use of their opportunities despite having fewer shots, only 8, with only one shot on target. With 52% of the possession, the visiting team managed to contain Grimsby’s attacks and was more effective in the midfield. The difference in the score came in the 71st minute with an unfortunate own goal by H. Rodgers, giving Chesterfield the definitive advantage. The visiting team also accumulated 11 fouls and three yellow cards.
Ultimately, Chesterfield took all three points from Cleethorpes, leaving Grimsby needing to rethink their strategy for upcoming matches.
Substitutions grimsby: at minute 55 C. Vernam came in and C. Casper went out., at minute 66 J. Kabia came in and J. Amaluzor went out., at minute 77 D. Rose came in and Z. Gilsenan went out., at minute 77 G. McEachran came in and C. Oduor went out., at minute 77 J. Walker came in and E. Khouri went out.
Substitutions chesterfield: at minute 73 C. Dunkley came in and J. Donacien went out., at minute 86 R. Darcy came in and D. Duffy went out., at minute 86 J. Berry-McNally came in and L. Mandeville went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Grimsby
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