Newport County v Grimsby result
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Newport County 0–0 Grimsby — this League Two match was drawn.
The result
Newport County and Grimsby drew 0–0 in League Two on Saturday 7 February. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Grimsby out-shot Newport County 13 to 10 and created the better chances, 1.87 xG to 1.18 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time.
Discipline
D. Bourne showed three yellow cards — against 3.8 yellows a game across the last 6 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Newport County: A. Driscoll-Glennon (90+5’); Grimsby: Andrew Cook (45+3’) and Harvey Rodgers (74’).
What it changes
Newport County stay 23rd after this result (29 league matches played). Newport County have scored 45 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 42 games, ranked per game). Newport County have conceded 70 goals, the third-most of the 24 clubs.
Grimsby move down from eighth to 12th (29 league matches played). Grimsby have scored 63 goals, the fifth-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 41 games, ranked per game). Grimsby have conceded 42 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 24 clubs.
It was the only goalless draw of round 31, across 12 matches. Newport County are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Grimsby are unbeaten in their last nine matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Jackson Smith (Grimsby) 6.7, Jordan Wright (Newport County) 6.1 and Reece Staunton (Grimsby) 5.0 led the match.
Head-to-head
Grimsby are unbeaten in the last six meetings with Newport County, every meeting checked.
Next up
Newport County next travel to Crewe on 14 November 2026.
Grimsby next travel to Stafford Rangers on 8 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Newport County: Crewe v Newport County, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Grimsby: Stafford Rangers v Grimsby, Sunday 8 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Newport County 0–0 Grimsby · League Two
- Referee: D. Bourne
- Head-to-head (last 6): Newport County 0 · draws 3 · Grimsby 3 · 1.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Newport County 1W 0D 4L · Grimsby 4W 1D 0L
Newport County 0–0 Grimsby (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 31 January 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Newport County for / against | Line | Grimsby for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.13 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.38 for · 0.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.13 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 6.25 for · 4.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.13 for · 14.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.38 for · 11.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.13 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.63 for · 12 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 9.38 for · 14.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.13 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.88 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: D. Bourne — 3.83 yellow cards a game, 0.17 red cards, 22 fouls over 6 matches.
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Newport County
Newport County Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N. Tzanev | 12 | 901080 min | 302.5 /90 | 242 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| N. Tzanev n 8 | 90 | 2 |
Newport County Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Ogunneye | 17 | 811381 min | 221.4 /90 | 90.6 /90 | 70.5 /90 | 684.4 /90 | 201.3 /90 | 30.2 /90 |
| T. Davies | 15 | 791185 min | 231.7 /90 | 110.8 /90 | 30.2 /90 | 675.1 /90 | 141.1 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| J. Clarke | 14 | 68958 min | 40.4 /90 | 50.5 /90 | 60.6 /90 | 535 /90 | 50.5 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Joe Thomas | 14 | 60841 min | 272.9 /90 | 111.2 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 566 /90 | 40.4 /90 | 00 /90 |
| C. Brennan | 13 | 61794 min | 202.3 /90 | 111.2 /90 | 131.5 /90 | 546.1 /90 | 101.1 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Jenkins n 8 | 88.3 | 0.5 | 0.9 | — |
| B. Kamwa n 8 | 84.8 | 0.8 | 1.1 | — |
| C. Antwi n 8 | 80.9 | 0.7 | 1.4 | — |
| M. Baker n 8 | 84.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | C. McJannet |
| M. Spellman n 8 | 71.9 | 1.3 | 1.3 | C. Vernam |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Jenkins n 8 | 88.3 | 1.7 |
| B. Kamwa n 8 | 84.8 | 1.1 |
| C. Antwi n 8 | 80.9 | 1.4 |
| M. Baker n 8 | 84.4 | 0.9 |
| M. Spellman n 8 | 71.9 | 0.9 |
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Newport County Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Spellman | 21 | 521100 min | 20.2 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 231.9 /90 | 100.8 /90 | 80.7 /90 | 201.6 /90 |
| M. Reindorf | 17 | 56949 min | 00 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 131.2 /90 | 80.8 /90 | 40.4 /90 | 161.5 /90 |
| G. Garner | 15 | 59879 min | 20.2 /90 | 10.1 /90 | 111.1 /90 | 70.7 /90 | 80.8 /90 | 00 /90 |
| N. Opoku | 15 | 56844 min | 40.4 /90 | 20.2 /90 | 161.7 /90 | 80.9 /90 | 121.3 /90 | 151.6 /90 |
| B. Kamwa | 25 | 751869 min | 00 /90 | 10 /90 | 271.3 /90 | 90.4 /90 | 291.4 /90 | 361.7 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Jenkins n 8 | 88.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| B. Kamwa n 8 | 84.8 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| C. Antwi n 8 | 80.9 | 1 | 0.4 |
| M. Baker n 8 | 84.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| M. Spellman n 8 | 71.9 | 1.7 | 0.9 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Jenkins n 8 | 88.3 | 0 | 0.1 |
| B. Kamwa n 8 | 84.8 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Antwi n 8 | 80.9 | 0.1 | 0 |
| M. Baker n 8 | 84.4 | 0 | 0 |
| M. Spellman n 8 | 71.9 | 0.3 | 0 |
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Grimsby
Grimsby Goalkeeper
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Saves | Goals conceded | Penalties saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Smith | 8 | 90720 min | 192.4 /90 | 60.8 /90 | 00 /90 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| J. Smith n 8 | 90 | 2.4 |
Grimsby Defensive
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Tackles | Interceptions | Blocks | Duels won | Fouls committed | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. McJannet | 31 | 902790 min | 451.5 /90 | 210.7 /90 | 180.6 /90 | 2498 /90 | 200.6 /90 | 50.2 /90 |
| T. Warren | 17 | 851445 min | 322 /90 | 271.7 /90 | 140.9 /90 | 1096.8 /90 | 191.2 /90 | 20.1 /90 |
| R. Staunton | 17 | 731234 min | 292.1 /90 | 120.9 /90 | 50.4 /90 | 956.9 /90 | 90.7 /90 | 10.1 /90 |
| S. Lavelle | 8 | 80636 min | 81.1 /90 | 121.7 /90 | 40.6 /90 | 415.8 /90 | 30.4 /90 | 00 /90 |
| C. Vernam | 31 | 782410 min | 200.7 /90 | 90.3 /90 | 30.1 /90 | 1074 /90 | 80.3 /90 | 10 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. McJannet n 8 | 90 | 0.6 | 1.4 | M. Baker |
| H. Rodgers n 8 | 89 | 0.5 | 1.5 | — |
| C. Vernam n 8 | 80 | 0.3 | 1.4 | M. Spellman |
| Jaze Kabia n 8 | 43.5 | 1.6 | 1.8 | — |
| K. Green n 8 | 70.6 | 2.2 | 0.8 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. McJannet n 8 | 90 | 1.5 |
| H. Rodgers n 8 | 89 | 1.4 |
| C. Vernam n 8 | 80 | 0.6 |
| Jaze Kabia n 8 | 43.5 | 1.3 |
| K. Green n 8 | 70.6 | 0.5 |
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Grimsby Attacking
| Player | Apps | Avg mins | Goals | Assists | Shots | Shots on target | Key passes | Dribbles completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jude Jacob Soonsup-Bell | 12 | 40474 min | 00 /90 | 10.2 /90 | 142.7 /90 | 50.9 /90 | 30.6 /90 | 122.3 /90 |
| C. Vernam | 31 | 782410 min | 70.3 /90 | 70.3 /90 | 562.1 /90 | 341.3 /90 | 592.2 /90 | 281 /90 |
| Jaze Kabia | 30 | 702088 min | 100.4 /90 | 10 /90 | 421.8 /90 | 251.1 /90 | 150.6 /90 | 80.3 /90 |
| K. Green | 27 | 792135 min | 70.3 /90 | 10 /90 | 341.4 /90 | 180.8 /90 | 291.2 /90 | 170.7 /90 |
| G. McEachran | 27 | 792121 min | 00 /90 | 10 /90 | 110.5 /90 | 40.2 /90 | 110.5 /90 | 80.3 /90 |
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| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. McJannet n 8 | 90 | 0.3 | 0 |
| H. Rodgers n 8 | 89 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| C. Vernam n 8 | 80 | 1.8 | 1 |
| Jaze Kabia n 8 | 43.5 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
| K. Green n 8 | 70.6 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. McJannet n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 |
| H. Rodgers n 8 | 89 | 0.1 | 0 |
| C. Vernam n 8 | 80 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Jaze Kabia n 8 | 43.5 | 1 | 0.3 |
| K. Green n 8 | 70.6 | 0.3 | 0 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Newport County | Grimsby | |
|---|---|---|
| 44% | Possession | 56% |
| 1.18 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.87 |
| 10 | Shots | 13 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 3 | Shots off target | 5 |
| 2 | Blocked shots | 6 |
| 5 | Shots inside the box | 10 |
| 8 | Corners | 12 |
| 4 | Offsides | 2 |
| 11 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Saves | 4 |
| 293 | Passes | 367 |
| 58% | Pass accuracy | 70% |
Newport County Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Wright | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| M. Baker | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| R. Delaney | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| T. Davies | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| C. Brennan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| M. Spellman | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| N. Opoku | 89 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 |
| G. Garner | 80 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| S. Sprangler | 79 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| L. Shephard | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| H. Biggins | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Joe Thomas sub | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| T. Nyakuhwa sub | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| C. Jarvis sub | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Driscoll-Glennon sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.7 |
| J. Crole sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Grimsby Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Smith | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.6 |
| H. Rodgers | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 7.3 |
| T. Warren | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| C. McJannet | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| R. Staunton | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 7.7 |
| K. Green | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| A. Cook | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 5.9 |
| C. Vernam | 82 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Jaze Kabia | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| E. Khouri | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| G. Turi | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6.2 |
| G. McEachran sub | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| D. Burns sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Walker sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| T. Sellars-Fleming sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
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 Newport County v Grimsby — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-08-16 Grimsby 2–1 Newport County
- 2025-03-22 Grimsby 1–0 Newport County
- 2024-11-16 Newport County 0–0 Grimsby
- 2024-04-06 Grimsby 1–0 Newport County
- 2023-12-16 Newport County 1–1 Grimsby
- 2023-03-07 Grimsby 1–1 Newport County
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Newport County and Grimsby?
- In their last 6 meetings, Newport County won 0, Grimsby won 3 and there were 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Newport County and Grimsby?
- Recent form — Newport County 1W 0D 4L; Grimsby 4W 1D 0L.
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