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29/09/2026, Crown Ground, Accrington, England
EFL Trophy, G2

Accrington Vs Grimsby

Accrington play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: C Mahoney (GK) , M Mullins (CB) , A Black (CB) , S Callacghan (CB) , E Marvin (RB) , J Cooper (LB) , L Clardy (CDM) , D Zappacosta (CAM) , M Lawgoch (RM) , A Nasmyth (LM) , A MacQuarrie (ST) And the subs are: K MacKay (CB) , T Myles (CB) , O Kane (CM) , B Hannigan (CM) , M Sanna (ST)

Grimsby play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, and line up with: A McGinnis (GK) , A Dodd (CB) , C McClenathan (CB) , I McVean (RB) , I MacNaughton (LB) , C Evans (CM) , L King (CDM) , J Flynn (CDM) , P Arntzen (RM) , A Watt (LM) , C Clery (ST) And the subs are: A MacGeorge (CB) , B Heffernan (CB) , C Albany (CM) , J Neil (CM) , D Quinn (ST)

Welcome to Crown Ground in Accrington, England where Accrington Stanley will face Grimsby.  This is a group stage match of the EFL Trophy.  The attendance is 7292.

1' - Accrington kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

3' - Mark Mullins slides the ball to Mal Lawgoch.  Mal Lawgoch plays the ball to Dylan Zappacosta.  Dylan Zappacosta plays a long ball to Scott Callacghan.  Scott Callacghan crosses the ball, but he only manages to find opposing player Alastair Dodd.  

6' - Andy Black plays a long pass to Edwyn Marvin.  Edwyn Marvin tries to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

13' - Ian McVean finds Paul Arntzen with a long pass.  Paul Arntzen whips in a cross and finds Leighton King.  Leighton King looks to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot is saved by Corey Mahoney!  

18' - Lloyd Clardy chips a long ball to Dylan Zappacosta.  Dylan Zappacosta shoots from long range, aiming for the top of the net...but the ball flies over the bar!

26' - Connor Evans sees a run from Leighton King.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Leighton King is able to control the ball.  Leighton King tries to place the ball past the keeper...but Corey Mahoney manages to stop the shot!  

32' - Corey Mahoney passes to Scott Callacghan.  Scott Callacghan hits the ball long to Andy Black.  Alastair Dodd successfully tackles Andy Black and the ball goes loose.  Andrew Nasmyth passes to Dylan Zappacosta.  Iain MacNaughton dispossesses Dylan Zappacosta and the ball goes loose.  Joel Cooper passes to Lloyd Clardy.  Lloyd Clardy attempts to speed past Ian McVean, but is brought down.    The referee shows Ian McVean the yellow card! That will be a freekick for Accrington.  

33' - Dylan Zappacosta will take the freekick.  He sends the ball into the box, and manages to find Andrew Nasmyth.  Andrew Nasmyth looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Andrew Nasmyth for Accrington!  The ball flew past the keepers hand!

34' - Grimsby kick the ball off for the restart.  

42' - Edwyn Marvin passes to Andy Black.  Connor Evans dispossesses Andy Black and the ball goes loose.  Dylan Zappacosta passes the ball to Joel Cooper.  Joel Cooper finds Mal Lawgoch with a long pass.  Mal Lawgoch runs with the ball, beating Alastair Dodd.  

43' - Mal Lawgoch curves the ball into the box and finds Alexander MacQuarrie.  Alexander MacQuarrie is impeded by Charles McClenathan.  The referee blows his whistle and points to the spot!  Andrew Nasmyth steps up to take the penalty.  He tries  to hit the ball into the top corner...and Andrew Nasmyth scores!  That's a great goal from the Accrington player!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!

43' - Grimsby kick the ball off for the restart.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Grimsby kick the ball off for the restart.  

47' - Charles McClenathan plays the ball to Leighton King.  Leighton King finds Connor Evans with a short pass.  Connor Evans brings the ball forward, outpacing Mal Lawgoch.  

47' - Connor Evans sees a run from Paul Arntzen.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Paul Arntzen takes the ball.  Paul Arntzen reaches the byline and tries a cutback, but Mark Mullins gets back and intercepts the ball!  

51' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Andy Black is going to be taken off.  Kieran MacKay is brought on from the bench.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Alexander MacQuarrie will come off.  Morgan Sanna is going to be brought on.  

52' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Clint Clery is going to be taken off.  John Neil joins the game from the bench.  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Iain MacNaughton is going to be taken off.  Bart Heffernan is going to be brought on.  

54' - John Neil speeds past Mark Mullins.  

54' - John Neil spots a run from Paul Arntzen.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Paul Arntzen is caught offside!  

55' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Scott Callacghan is going to be taken off.  Tim Myles joins the game from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Charles McClenathan is going to be taken off.  Adam MacGeorge is going to be brought on.  

57' - Lloyd Clardy crosses the ball, but no one is able to get to the ball.  

71' - Kieran MacKay finds Dylan Zappacosta with a long pass.  Dylan Zappacosta tries to beat Alastair Dodd using his ball skills, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

72' - Dylan Zappacosta sees Morgan Sanna making a run.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Morgan Sanna is able to take the ball.  Morgan Sanna attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but the shot is offtarget!

75' - Arnie McGinnis slides the ball to Jeremy Flynn.  Jeremy Flynn passes to Alastair Dodd.  Alastair Dodd chips a long ball to Amon Watt.  Amon Watt sees Connor Evans making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Connor Evans is able to take the ball.  Connor Evans hits a shot...and its in! It's a fine goal from Connor Evans for Grimsby!  The ball flew past the diving keepers hand!

76' - Accrington kick the ball off for the restart.  

79' - Dylan Zappacosta plays the ball to Tim Myles.  Tim Myles plays the ball to Mal Lawgoch.  Mal Lawgoch passes a long ball to Tim Myles.  Tim Myles passes the ball to Dylan Zappacosta.  Dylan Zappacosta attempts to beat Ian McVean using his skills, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

80' - Dylan Zappacosta attempts to outskill Jeremy Flynn, and is able to dribble past his opponent!  

85' - John Neil attempts a shot from long range, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by the keeper!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Accrington Stanley 2 - 1 Grimsby.