Grimsby v Gillingham result
Team pages: Grimsby · Gillingham · Head-to-head
Grimsby 1–0 Gillingham — Grimsby won this League Two match.
The result
Grimsby beat Gillingham 1–0 in League Two on Saturday 18 October. Gillingham are winless in their last four matches in all competitions.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Grimsby: Charles Vernam (58’ pen). Remeao Hutton (33’) and J. Williams (63’) were sent off.
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Grimsby 0.00, Gillingham 0.00, from 24 shots to 3 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
The bookings — Grimsby: Jaze Kabia (27’), Kieran Green (50’) and Harvey Rodgers (55’); Gillingham: J. Williams (60’), J. Williams (63’), Armani Little (66’), Ethan Coleman (66’), Sam Gale (83’) and M. Clark (84’).
What it changes
Grimsby move up from fifth to second (13 league matches played).
Gillingham move down from third to fourth (13 league matches played).
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Charles Vernam (Grimsby) 8.9, Cameron McJannet (Grimsby) 5.5 and George McEachran (Grimsby) 5.5 led the match.
Next up
Grimsby next travel to Rochdale on 20 October 2026.
Gillingham next host Port Vale on 20 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Grimsby: Rochdale v Grimsby, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Gillingham: Gillingham v Port Vale, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Grimsby 1–0 Gillingham · League Two
- Referee: Zac Kennard-Kettle, England
- Head-to-head (last 6): Grimsby 2 · draws 3 · Gillingham 1 · 2 goals/game
- Recent form: Grimsby 3W 0D 2L · Gillingham 2W 1D 2L
Grimsby 1–0 Gillingham (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
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 11 October 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Grimsby for / against | Line | Gillingham for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.88 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.38 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.63 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.88 for · 3.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.13 for · 9.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 15.13 for · 11.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.88 for · 3.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.75 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.25 for · 14.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.38 for · 11.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.5 for · 3.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.38 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: Zac Kennard-Kettle, England.
Grimsby
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jude Jacob Soonsup-Bell n 7 | 21.6 | 3 | 1.2 | — |
| Cameron Gardner n 8 | 28.5 | 2.4 | 2 | — |
| Jaze Kabia n 8 | 78.1 | 2.2 | 1.7 | — |
| Justin Amaluzor n 8 | 46.9 | 1.9 | 1.2 | — |
| J. Walker n 8 | 35.6 | 1.9 | 2.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Walker n 8 | 35.6 | 2.5 | 1.3 |
| C. Vernam n 8 | 74.3 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
| Cameron Gardner n 8 | 28.5 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Jaze Kabia n 8 | 78.1 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
| Justin Amaluzor n 8 | 46.9 | 1.2 | 0.7 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Vernam n 8 | 74.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Cameron Gardner n 8 | 28.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| J. Walker n 8 | 35.6 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Jude Jacob Soonsup-Bell n 7 | 21.6 | 0 | 0.6 |
| C. Oduor n 8 | 19.8 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Oduor n 8 | 19.8 | 4 |
| Neo Eccleston n 8 | 44 | 3.6 |
| T. Warren n 8 | 89.8 | 2.8 |
| D. Burns n 8 | 57 | 2.6 |
| G. McEachran n 8 | 83.4 | 2.4 |
Gillingham
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenni Rae Cirino n 4 | 40.5 | 2.8 | 2.2 | — |
| J. Andrews n 8 | 70.1 | 2.7 | 1.8 | — |
| N. Khumbeni n 8 | 32.3 | 2.4 | 1.4 | — |
| A. Rowe n 8 | 28.6 | 2.4 | 1.2 | — |
| A. Little n 8 | 86.4 | 2 | 1.4 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Vokes n 8 | 28.8 | 3.5 | 2.7 |
| J. Andrews n 8 | 70.1 | 2.9 | 1.1 |
| E. Nevitt n 8 | 69 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| J. Gbode n 8 | 31.1 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Marcus Wyllie n 8 | 23 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenni Rae Cirino n 4 | 40.5 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Marcus Wyllie n 8 | 23 | 0.5 | 0 |
| A. Little n 8 | 86.4 | 0.4 | 0 |
| R. Hutton n 8 | 83.8 | 0 | 0.4 |
| B. Dack n 8 | 55.4 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Ogie n 8 | 75 | 2.9 |
| A. Little n 8 | 86.4 | 2.2 |
| M. Clark n 8 | 80.3 | 2.1 |
| A. Rowe n 8 | 28.6 | 2 |
| Marcus Wyllie n 8 | 23 | 2 |
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Match statistics & details
| Grimsby | Gillingham | |
|---|---|---|
| 78% | Possession | 22% |
| 24 | Shots | 3 |
| 9 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 9 | Shots off target | 1 |
| 6 | Blocked shots | 0 |
| 14 | Shots inside the box | 2 |
| 6 | Corners | 2 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 24 | Fouls | 3 |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 6 |
| 0 | Red cards | 2 |
| 2 | Saves | 8 |
| 583 | Passes | 166 |
| 86% | Pass accuracy | 40% |
Grimsby player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Pym | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| H. Rodgers | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | Y | 7.3 |
| S. Lavelle | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| C. McJannet | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7.7 |
| J. Sweeney | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7.2 |
| G. McEachran | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7.9 |
| Justin Amaluzor | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| K. Green | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Y | 6.3 |
| Jaze Kabia | 88 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.9 |
| J. Walker | 80 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.7 |
| C. Vernam | 80 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
| E. Khouri sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Jude Jacob Soonsup-Bell sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| D. Rose sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
Gillingham player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Morris | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 |
| S. Gale | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Y | 6.3 |
| A. Smith | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.5 |
| R. McKenzie | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| E. Coleman | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Y | 6.5 |
| M. Clark | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | Y | 6.6 |
| B. Dack | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Williams | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | RY | 5.3 |
| J. Andrews | 59 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| S. Palmer-Houlden | 59 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| R. Hutton | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | R | 5.3 |
| E. Nevitt sub | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| S. Vokes sub | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| A. Little sub | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | Y | 6.9 |
| Lenni Rae Cirino sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
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 Gillingham — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-01-28 Grimsby 1–1 Gillingham
- 2024-10-01 Gillingham 0–1 Grimsby
- 2024-03-16 Gillingham 1–1 Grimsby
- 2023-09-02 Grimsby 2–0 Gillingham
- 2023-02-14 Gillingham 2–1 Grimsby
- 2022-09-13 Grimsby 1–1 Gillingham
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Gillingham?
- In their last 6 meetings, Grimsby won 2, Gillingham won 1 and there were 3 draws, averaging 2 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Grimsby and Gillingham?
- Recent form — Grimsby 3W 0D 2L; Gillingham 2W 1D 2L.
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