English
Grimsby Town defeated Doncaster Rovers 2-1 in a match played at the Eco-Power Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire on February 15th, 2025. Despite Doncaster dominating possession (61%), Grimsby proved more clinical in attack. John Obikwu opened the scoring for Grimsby in the 38th minute, assisted by Dan Rose. An own goal by J. Olowu in the 48th minute extended the visitors’ lead. Doncaster pulled one back in the 85th minute through R. Street, but it wasn’t enough to prevent defeat. The game was characterized by Doncaster’s superiority in possession and shots (14 to 6), but Grimsby was more effective on target (Doncaster had 5 shots on target vs Grimsby’s 3). Both teams received one yellow card each. The referee was M. Coy. The win puts Grimsby in a favourable position in League Two.
Substitutions doncaster: at minute 33 J. Senior came in and J. Maxwell went out., at minute 55 P. Kelly came in and H. Clifton went out., at minute 55 G. Broadbent came in and C. Crew went out., at minute 55 R. Street came in and J. Gibson went out., at minute 65 B. Sharp came in and J. Ironside went out.
Substitutions grimsby: at minute 74 T. Warren came in and H. Rodgers went out., at minute 74 C. Ainley came in and K. Green went out., at minute 77 C. Thompson came in and G. McEachran went out., at minute 77 L. Barrington came in and J. Obikwu went out., at minute 86 D. Burns came in and D. Rose went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Doncaster
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