Grimsby Town 2:0 Wigan Athletic — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Grimsby Town beat Wigan Athletic 2-0 in a Club Friendly, with Kieran Green the standout performer for the hosts. Goals from Jayden Sweeney and Andy Cook settled a contest that offered little in the way of competitive edge.

The game turned early, Sweeney heading in Charles Vernam's tenth-minute delivery to give Grimsby a lead they never looked like relinquishing. Wigan pushed for an equaliser but found no way through, and Cook sealed the win with a second in the 89th minute, leaving the visitors with nothing to show for their efforts.

The numbers tell a tale of a side that controlled the game without reward, Wigan earning four corners to Grimsby's none but still losing by two goals. Possession was split at 50% apiece, yet Grimsby's efficiency in front of goal proved decisive. Kieran Green, a midfielder, earned a 7.23 rating to lead the match, though he did not score. CheckLive's model clearly favoured Grimsby and the result confirmed it.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Grimsby Town vs Wigan Athletic?

Grimsby Town 2-0 Wigan Athletic (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Jayden Sweeney (10', assist Charles Vernam) for Grimsby Town; Andy Cook (89') for Grimsby Town.

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