Grimsby brings together a long professional football tradition and a distinctive coastal identity. Founded in 1878, the English club is widely recognised as Grimsby Town and The Mariners, with its home at Blundell Park in Cleethorpes. The page presents a concise view of the club’s historic roots and place within the national game, with context. Its black-and-white image and links to the fishing community remain central to the club’s public character.
Grimsby Upcoming matches by league
League Two
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- Regular Season - 7
Grimsby
Crawley Town
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- Regular Season - 8
Newport County
Grimsby
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- Regular Season - 9
GrimsbyNo H2HShrewsbury
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- Regular Season - 10
Port ValeNo H2HGrimsby
EFL Trophy
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- Group North - 6
Grimsby
Notts County
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- Group North - 6
Burton Albion
Grimsby
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- Group North - 6
Grimsby
Nottingham Forest U21
Grimsby Last matches by league
League Two
EFL Trophy
League Cup
Friendlies Clubs
FA Cup
Grimsby Team Roster
The recorded 26-player squad comprises seven attackers, nine defenders, three goalkeepers and seven midfielders. The goalkeeping group is H. Cartwright, C. Pym and S. Auton, while the defensive options include J. Sweeney, M. Kacurri, C. McJannet and S. Lavelle. Midfield selection includes C. Doyle, K. Green, G. Turi and Kristian Catchpole. In attack, Iwan Morgan, J. Andrews, J. Walker and J. Amaluzor are among the listed choices, alongside A. Cook, Eliot Smith and H. Booth. The roster also includes Lennon Peterson, giving the squad a spread across listed roles.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Maldini Kacurri
Jayden Deslandes Sweeney
Harvey James Rodgers
Samuel Mark Lavelle
Joe Foulkes
Reece Jospeh Staunton
Cameron McJannet
Douglas John Tharme
Edon Pruti
position Midfielder
Kieran Thomas Green
Cian Doyle
Sonny Finch
Ryley John Stephen Reynolds
Géza Dávid Turi
Henry Brown
Charles Terence Priestley Vernam
position Attacker
James Walker
Iwan Morgan
Justin Ikechukwu Obiora Amaluzor
Joshua Matthew Andrews
Andrew Ellis Cook
H. Booth
Last Grimsby Coachs
The latest recorded coaching appointment is David Artell, listed as starting on 1 November 2023, but the available record does not confirm that he remains in post. Ben Davies also appears in a same-day 2023 entry, while an earlier spell runs from December 2020 to October 2023. Paul Hurst is recorded from December 2020 to October 2023, and Ian Holloway from December 2019 to December 2020. The timeline therefore establishes dated coaching changes without assigning a current holder.
David John Artell
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| David John Artell | England | 1 November 2023 | |
| 1 November 2023 | 1 November 2023 | ||
| 1 December 2020 | 1 December 2020 | ||
| Paul Hurst | England | 1 December 2020 | 1 October 2023 |
| Ian Scott Holloway | England | 1 December 2019 | 1 December 2020 |
| Anthony Limbrick | Australia | 1 November 2019 | 1 January 2020 |
| Michael Jolley | England | 1 March 2018 | 1 November 2019 |
| Paul Wilkinson | England | 1 February 2018 | 1 March 2018 |
| Russell Slade | England | 14 April 2017 | 11 February 2018 |
| Marcus Bignot | England | 1 December 2016 | 1 April 2017 |
| 1 October 2016 | |||
| Paul Hurst | England | 24 March 2011 | 24 October 2016 |
| Paul Hurst | England | 1 March 2011 | 1 October 2016 |
Grimsby Transfers
The recorded arrival snapshot includes Iwan Morgan from Brentford on 5 August and C. Doyle from Bray Wanderers on 26 July, both listed as transfers. H. Cartwright joined from Hull City on loan on 27 July. A. Cook, J. Andrews and J. Foulkes arrived as free agents on 30 June. The movement record also lists M. Kacurri from Arsenal as a transfer on 29 January, with returns from loan for Zak Gilsenan and H. Brown. Further entries include earlier loans and free transfers, so this summary reflects a selection rather than a complete total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Finch |
South Shields
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Transfer | 23 August 2026 |
| Ryley Reynolds |
Notts County
|
Loan | 13 August 2026 |
| Iwan Morgan |
Brentford
|
Transfer | 6 August 2026 |
| Iwan Morgan |
Brentford
|
Transfer | 5 August 2026 |
| H. Cartwright |
Hull City
|
Loan | 27 July 2026 |
| Cian Doyle |
Bray Wanderers
|
Transfer | 26 July 2026 |
| C. Doyle |
Bray Wanderers
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Transfer | 26 July 2026 |
| J. Foulkes |
Kidderminster Harriers
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| J. Andrews |
Gillingham
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| A. Cook |
Bradford
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| Zak Gilsenan |
Gateshead
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Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| H. Brown |
Gainsborough Trinity
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Return from loan | 2 April 2026 |
| Zak Gilsenan |
Buxton
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Return from loan | 2 March 2026 |
| M. Kacurri |
Arsenal
|
Transfer | 29 January 2026 |
| A. Cook |
Bradford
|
Loan | 11 January 2026 |
The recorded departure snapshot includes Jude Jacob Soonsup-Bell to Port FC and T. Warren to Solihull Moors as free agents in July. J. Svanþórsson also left for KR Reykjavik as a free agent, while D. Burns is listed as moving to Derry City without a stated move type. G. McEachran departed for Chesterfield as a free agent. The list also includes loan returns involving A. Cook and J. Smith, plus temporary moves for Zak Gilsenan and H. Brown. Earlier entries cover further loan returns and free transfers, so these details are a selection, not a complete total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Kabia |
Leyton Orient
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Transfer | 6 August 2026 |
| Jude Jacob Soonsup-Bell |
Port FC
|
Free agent | 25 July 2026 |
| Jude Jacob Soonsup-Bell |
Port FC
|
Free agent | 24 July 2026 |
| T. Warren |
Solihull Moors
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Free agent | 23 July 2026 |
| J. Svanþórsson |
KR Reykjavik
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Free agent | 15 July 2026 |
| D. Burns |
Derry City
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- | 10 July 2026 |
| Zak Gilsenan |
FC Halifax Town
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Free agent | 5 July 2026 |
| G. McEachran |
Chesterfield
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| T. Warren |
Solihull Moors
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| A. Cook |
Bradford
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| J. Smith |
Barnsley
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| C. Oduor |
Bradford
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Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| A. Cook |
Bradford
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Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| T. Sellars-Fleming |
Hull City
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Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| Zak Gilsenan |
Gateshead
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Loan | 3 March 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
The movement picture shows several forms of squad change rather than one single route. The recent arrivals include direct transfers such as Iwan Morgan from Brentford, C. Doyle from Bray Wanderers and M. Kacurri from Arsenal. Free-agent additions, including A. Cook, J. Andrews and J. Foulkes, sit alongside H. Cartwright’s loan from Hull City. Returns from temporary spells also feature, with Zak Gilsenan and H. Brown reappearing in the arrivals list. Departures follow the same mixed pattern: free-agent exits for Jude Jacob Soonsup-Bell, T. Warren, J. Svanþórsson and G. McEachran, loan returns for A. Cook and J. Smith, and temporary moves involving Zak Gilsenan and H. Brown. D. Rose is recorded as a transfer to Barrow, while D. Burns is listed with Derry City without a stated type. The listed movements form a snapshot rather than a complete seasonal account, so they show the variety and timing of change without establishing complete totals or a net balance.
Leagues Grimsby has participated in
Through 2025, Grimsby’s recent competition record includes League Two, the FA Cup, League Cup, EFL Trophy and club friendlies. The FA Cup and EFL Trophy are recorded as far as 2025, while League Two and League Cup participation is tracked from 2016 through 2025. Club friendlies appear from 2021. Older entries place Grimsby in the National League and FA Trophy from 2011 to 2021; those competitions are historical in this profile rather than recent. The available record confirms a broad domestic league and knockout programme, but does not establish a 2026-27 competition status.
More about Grimsby
Grimsby, commonly known as Grimsby Town, is an English professional football club founded in 1878. Its early identity began as Grimsby Pelham before the club adopted the Grimsby Town name in 1879, linking the modern institution to the football culture of the port and its surrounding communities. The club entered the Football League in the late nineteenth century and has retained a visible place in the national professional pyramid.
The Mariners nickname reflects Grimsby’s deep-sea fishing and maritime heritage. Supporters are also associated with the affectionate name Codheads, while the badge’s trawlers and fish reinforce the connection between football and the local waterfront. Black and white remain the defining club colours, most recognisably expressed through traditional vertical stripes.
Grimsby’s home is Blundell Park in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire. The ground is valued for its historic character, compact setting and close traditional atmosphere, with stands that form part of the older architectural fabric of professional English football. Although located in Cleethorpes, it serves the wider Grimsby area and anchors the club’s identity in the region.
Beyond the matchday setting, the club is presented as a community-focused professional institution with strong local roots. Its wider ecosystem includes regional ownership groups, supporters’ trusts and a fan culture shaped by the working port. That civic connection complements a football tradition built on resilience, work rate and direct competitive energy, characteristics commonly associated with the club’s place in the English game.
Historically, Grimsby’s strongest national prominence included an FA Cup semi-final appearance in the 1930s. Its enduring profile now rests on the combination of heritage, place and continuity: a long-established English club carrying maritime symbols, a distinctive visual identity and a loyal regional following into the modern era.
Last matches statistics for Grimsby
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Boston United
0 - 0
Grimsby
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Grimsby
2 - 0
Wigan
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Grimsby
3 - 2
Grimsby Borough
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Grimsby
1 - 3
Blackpool
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8 / 13 |
|
67 | 7 | - | 1 |
|
Grimsby
1 - 0
Exeter City
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0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Walsall
0 - 0
Grimsby
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1 / 13 |
|
78 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
|
Grimsby
2 - 2
Fleetwood Town
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5 / 15 |
|
74 | 15 | 2 | 2 |
|
Accrington ST
2 - 2
Grimsby
|
7 / 19 |
|
0% | 10 | 1 | 3 |
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Cheltenham
2 - 2
Grimsby
|
5 / 12 |
|
0% | 10 | 1 | 2 |
|
Grimsby
2 - 0
Bristol Rovers
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3 / 8 |
|
0% | 9 | 2 | 1 |
Detailed statistics Grimsby
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
shots Grimsby
Warnings Grimsby
Passes Grimsby
Goalkeeper saves Grimsby
Latest start lineups Grimsby (XI)
Grimsby vs Bristol Rovers
League Two 2026 - 1563747
Cheltenham vs Grimsby
League Two 2026 - 1563733
Tranmere vs Grimsby
League Two 2025 - 1386546
Cambridge United vs Grimsby
League Two 2025 - 1386287
Gillingham vs Grimsby
League Two 2025 - 1386517
Chesterfield vs Grimsby
League Two 2025 - 1386468
2025-2026
1st shirt
2024-2025
1st shirt