English:
Grimsby Town Defeats Barnet in a Hard-Fought Match at Blundell Park
Cleethorpes, England – In a match marked by intensity and discipline, Grimsby Town prevailed over Barnet at Blundell Park in their League Two clash on Matchday 27. The game, played on January 17, 2026, was heavily influenced by the early sending-off of Barnet’s J. Kizzi in the 11th minute, shaping the course of the contest.
Grimsby dominated possession with 62% compared to Barnet’s 38%, reflecting their control of the ball and their attempt to dictate the tempo. Despite playing with ten men, Barnet sought goal-scoring opportunities, although with less accuracy. Grimsby took 14 shots, 5 on target, while Barnet attempted 12 shots, with 3 directed towards the opponent’s goal.
The sole goal of the match arrived in the 51st minute, when J. Sweeney, assisted by D. Burns, found the back of the net. Grimsby also accumulated 5 corner kicks, compared to Barnet’s 6. Discipline was also a key factor, with Grimsby committing 12 fouls and Barnet committing 9, who in addition to Kizzi’s red card, saw I. Kanu receive a yellow card. Grimsby also received a yellow card for E. Khouri.
Substitutions barnet: at minute 19 R. Browne came in and K. Smith went out., at minute 66 I. Kanu came in and O. Hawkins went out., at minute 80 L. Ndlovu came in and B. Assombalonga went out.
Substitutions grimsby: at minute 41 D. Tharme came in and R. Staunton went out., at minute 46 J. Soonsup-Bell came in and J. Kabia went out., at minute 69 G. D. Turi came in and G. McEachran went out., at minute 72 D. Burns came in and A. Cook went out., at minute 73 C. Vernam came in and T. Sellars-Fleming went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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