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Grimsby 5–0 Barrow — Grimsby won this League Two match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Grimsby beat Barrow 5–0 in League Two on Saturday 21 March. Barrow are winless in their last eight matches in all competitions.

The goals

Grimsby led 2–0 at half-time. The goals — Grimsby: Andrew Cook (17’, assisted by Darragh Burns), Kieran Green (42’, assisted by J. Kabia; 87’, assisted by Reece Staunton) and J. Kabia (61’, assisted by George McEachran; 90’, assisted by J. Amaluzor).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Grimsby 2.27, Barrow 0.28, from 15 shots to 10 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

B. Speedie showed no yellow cards — against 3.1 yellows a game across the last 7 matches refereed (this competition).

What it changes

Grimsby stay seventh after this result (38 league matches played). Grimsby have scored 77 goals, the second-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 48 games, ranked per game). Grimsby have conceded 54 goals, the seventh-fewest of the 24 clubs.

Barrow move down from 23rd to 24th (38 league matches played). Barrow have scored 45 goals, the fourth-fewest of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games, ranked per game). Barrow have conceded 78 goals, the third-most of the 24 clubs.

It is Grimsby’s first win over Barrow since 3 October 2023, after four meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds). Grimsby’s five-goal margin was the biggest of round 39, across 12 matches.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Jaze Kabia (Grimsby) 12.2, Kieran Green (Grimsby) 10.8 and Darragh Burns (Grimsby) 5.7 led the match.

Head-to-head

Barrow are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Grimsby.

Next up

Grimsby next travel to Stafford Rangers on 8 November 2026.

Barrow next travel to Gillingham on 7 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Grimsby: Stafford Rangers v Grimsby, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Barrow: Gillingham v Barrow, Saturday 7 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Grimsby 5–0 Barrow · League Two
  • Referee: B. Speedie
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Grimsby 2 · draws 1 · Barrow 3 · 3 goals/game
  • Recent form: Grimsby 3W 1D 1L · Barrow 0W 2D 3L

Grimsby 5–0 Barrow (League Two): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.13 / 0.75
Goals
against 1.13 / 1.5 · 1 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
6.5 / 3.25
Corners
against 4.13 / 5.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.88 / 3
Shots on target
against 2.75 / 3.75 · 2 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.38 / 1.5
Cards
against 3.13 / 1.5 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
3.14 yellows
Referee · B. Speedie
25 fouls a game
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over 7 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 March 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 17 March 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameGrimsby for / againstLineBarrow for / against
Goals scored
1.13 for · 1.13 against n 8
2.5standard
0.75 for · 1.5 against n 8
Corners won
6.5 for · 4.13 against n 8
9.5standard
3.25 for · 5.25 against n 8
Shots
12.25 for · 10.75 against n 8
19.5standard
9.13 for · 10.88 against n 8
Shots on target
4.88 for · 2.75 against n 8
8.5standard
3 for · 3.75 against n 8
Fouls committed
11.13 for · 13 against n 8
21.5standard
10.88 for · 10 against n 8
Cards shown
1.38 for · 3.13 against n 8
3.5standard
1.5 for · 1.5 against n 8

Referee: B. Speedie — 3.14 yellow cards a game, 0.14 red cards, 25 fouls over 7 matches.

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Grimsby

Grimsby Goalkeeper

Grimsby — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
J. Smith18901620 min412.3 /90150.8 /9010.1 /90
Grimsby — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Grimsby before kick-off, to 17 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
J. Smith n 890
1.83/2

Grimsby Defensive

Grimsby — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
C. McJannet41893669 min561.4 /90340.8 /90240.6 /903137.7 /90270.7 /9070.2 /90
H. Rodgers41873572 min481.2 /90280.7 /90150.4 /902506.3 /90160.4 /9070.2 /90
R. Staunton25721809 min432.1 /90221.1 /9050.2 /901417 /90110.5 /9010 /90
J. Sweeney22821798 min351.8 /90201 /90100.5 /90984.9 /90211.1 /9030.2 /90
T. Warren19861625 min341.9 /90301.7 /90140.8 /901196.6 /90191.1 /9020.1 /90
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Grimsby — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Grimsby before kick-off, to 17 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
C. McJannet n 887.4
0.64/1
0.93/3
B. Jackson
H. Rodgers n 887.5
0.43/0
16/1
B. Jackson
C. Vernam n 861.8
0.52/1
0.52/1
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K. Green n 873.6
1.46/1
0.32/0
—
Jaze Kabia n 864.6
2.15/4
2.36/3
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Grimsby — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Grimsby before kick-off, to 17 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
C. McJannet n 887.4
16/1
H. Rodgers n 887.5
1.76/5
C. Vernam n 861.8
0.93/2
K. Green n 873.6
1.55/4
Jaze Kabia n 864.6
16/0
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Grimsby Attacking

Grimsby — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Jaze Kabia37682515 min110.4 /9010 /90461.6 /90281 /90160.6 /90130.5 /90
Jude Jacob Soonsup-Bell1543643 min10.1 /9010.1 /90162.2 /9071 /9030.4 /90131.8 /90
A. Cook1457793 min40.5 /9000 /90212.4 /90131.5 /9080.9 /9060.7 /90
T. Sellars-Fleming545227 min10.4 /9000 /9052 /9031.2 /9031.2 /9010.4 /90
C. Vernam39742904 min100.3 /9090.3 /90672.1 /90421.3 /90692.1 /90300.9 /90
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Grimsby — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Grimsby before kick-off, to 17 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
C. McJannet n 887.4
00/0
00/0
H. Rodgers n 887.5
0.62/2
0.31/1
C. Vernam n 861.8
27/4
1.56/2
K. Green n 873.6
1.26/2
0.64/0
Jaze Kabia n 864.6
13/2
0.93/2
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Grimsby — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Grimsby before kick-off, to 17 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
C. McJannet n 887.4
00/0
00/0
H. Rodgers n 887.5
00/0
00/0
C. Vernam n 861.8
0.53/0
0.42/0
K. Green n 873.6
0.21/0
00/0
Jaze Kabia n 864.6
0.52/1
00/0
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Barrow

Barrow Defensive

Barrow — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barrow before kick-off, to 17 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
W. Stanway n 890
00/0
0.43/0
—
B. Jackson n 885.5
0.85/1
1.16/2
H. Rodgers
C. Raglan n 888.6
0.96/1
0.43/0
—
E. Newby n 862.4
0.94/1
1.13/2
—
T. Barkhuizen n 868.6
0.21/0
14/2
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Barrow — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barrow before kick-off, to 17 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
W. Stanway n 890
0.11/0
B. Jackson n 885.5
1.87/4
C. Raglan n 888.6
1.46/4
E. Newby n 862.4
26/2
T. Barkhuizen n 868.6
1.54/2
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Barrow Attacking

Barrow — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barrow before kick-off, to 17 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
W. Stanway n 890
00/0
00/0
B. Jackson n 885.5
0.53/1
00/0
C. Raglan n 888.6
0.63/1
0.11/0
E. Newby n 862.4
0.73/1
0.21/0
T. Barkhuizen n 868.6
0.53/0
0.21/0
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Barrow — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Barrow before kick-off, to 17 March 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
W. Stanway n 890
00/0
00/0
B. Jackson n 885.5
00/0
00/0
C. Raglan n 888.6
0.11/0
00/0
E. Newby n 862.4
00/0
00/0
T. Barkhuizen n 868.6
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
GrimsbyBarrow
48%Possession52%
2.27Expected goals (xG)0.28
15Shots10
7Shots on target4
4Shots off target3
4Blocked shots3
13Shots inside the box3
4Corners6
4Offsides4
8Fouls12
4Saves2
308Passes339
61%Pass accuracy65%

Grimsby Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Smith9000000008.3
H. Rodgers9000001107.2
M. Kacurri9000000206.6
C. McJannet9000000208
R. Staunton9001003008.2
K. Green9020322208.3
Jaze Kabia90214310010
A. Cook8010210007.6
G. Turi6200000006.5
D. Burns6201112006.5
J. Walker3600100106.3
G. McEachran sub4301002006.9
Justin Amaluzor sub2801001007.7
C. Oduor sub2800001106.9
J. Sweeney sub1100000006.9
Jude Jacob Soonsup-Bell sub1000001006.7

Barrow Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
W. Stanway9000000004.9
B. Jackson9000211105.7
N. Canavan9000000106
Joseph Anderson9000100205.2
M. Williams9000000106.2
C. McCann9000001406.9
A. MacDonald7500000105.6
D. Rose6700101206.7
J. Earing6700001007.2
T. Barkhuizen4500110006.2
E. Newby4500000106.2
C. Mahoney sub4500112206.6
J. Gordon sub4500000106.3
S. Smith sub2300000006.2
T. Walker sub2300001006.7
Sam Foley sub1500110006.2

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Grimsby v Barrow — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
GrimsbyWWDLW
Last 5: 3W 1D 1L · 1.2 scored / 0.6 conceded per game
BarrowLDLDL
Last 5: 0W 2D 3L · 0.6 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Grimsby 2 · 1 draw · Barrow 3 · 3 goals/game
  • 2025-11-08 Barrow 2–2 Grimsby
  • 2025-01-25 Barrow 3–0 Grimsby
  • 2024-09-14 Grimsby 1–2 Barrow
  • 2024-03-29 Barrow 3–1 Grimsby
  • 2023-10-03 Grimsby 2–1 Barrow
  • 2023-04-18 Grimsby 1–0 Barrow
League standing · 2025/26
Grimsby#7 pos78 pts46 pl+24 GD
Barrow#24 pos36 pts46 pl-33 GD
Goals per game
Grimsby scored1.61
Barrow scored0.98
Grimsby conceded1.09
Barrow conceded1.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Barrow?
In their last 6 meetings, Grimsby won 2, Barrow won 3 and there was 1 draw, averaging 3 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Grimsby and Barrow?
Recent form — Grimsby 3W 1D 1L; Barrow 0W 2D 3L.

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