Bantams Edge Out Grimsby 2-1

Grimsby's unbeaten start to the season came to an end with a 2-1 loss to Bantams. The match was played at Blundell Park, with SIMON PARKER, the chief sports writer, providing the match stats and player ratings.

What happened?

Grimsby's loss was a result of a lacklustre display, with the team struggling defensively after Aden Baldwin was forced off.

Player Ratings

The player ratings showed that Fulham loan striker Olly Sanderson was the standout player, scoring and offering some attacking threat in his second-half appearance.

Match Stats

The match stats showed that Grimsby had 3 shots on target, while Bantams had 4. Grimsby also had 5 corners, while Bantams had 2.

As of 25 Jun 2026, Grimsby is 7th in League Two, with 78 points from 46 games, and a recent form of DLDWW. The team has scored 74 goals and conceded 50, with a goal difference of +24. Grimsby is 9 points behind leaders Bromley.

What's next?

Grimsby's next match will be crucial in determining their position in the league. With the recent loss, the team will need to regroup and come back stronger in their next match.

The last result for Grimsby was a 2-2 draw against Salford City on 2026-05-15. The recent form for Grimsby has been 0W-3D-2L, with the most recent match being the loss to Bantams.