English
Grimsby Town Edges Out Walsall in Thrilling Encounter
Walsall, West Midlands – Grimsby Town secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Walsall at the Poundland Bescot Stadium in a League Two clash, played on March 8th, 2025. The match, officiated by S. Purkiss, was a keenly contested affair marked by several yellow cards.
Walsall took the lead early, with E. Harrison scoring in the 6th minute, assisted by A. Adomah. Grimsby responded swiftly, equalizing in the 21st minute through J. Luker, assisted by J. Svanthorsson. Grimsby then took the lead before halftime with a penalty converted by D. Rose in the 44th minute.
The second half continued the back-and-forth action. J. Luker added his second goal of the game in the 66th minute, assisted by K. Green, extending Grimsby’s advantage. Walsall managed to score again but couldn’t complete a comeback.
Despite the loss, Walsall enjoyed 44% possession and registered 9 shots (2 on target). Grimsby dominated possession with 56%, had 10 shots (5 on target), and earned 2 corners. The final scoreline of 3-2 reflected a thrilling encounter with both teams finishing with 3 yellow cards each.
Substitutions grimsby: at minute 40 T. Warren came in and L. Cass went out., at minute 70 C. Thompson came in and G. McEachran went out., at minute 83 D. Burns came in and K. Green went out., at minute 83 C. Ainley came in and J. Luker went out., at minute 83 L. Barrington came in and J. Svanthorsson went out.
Substitutions walsall: at minute 46 O. McEntee came in and C. Lakin went out., at minute 46 J. Matt came in and A. Adomah went out., at minute 67 D. Johnson came in and E. Harrison went out., at minute 67 B. Comley came in and R. Stirk went out., at minute 67 E. Weir came in and J. Jellis went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Walsall
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