FA Cup
1:30 p.mFebruary 15, 2026
Round of 32
Blundell Park
Referee: Samuel Barrott, England
Grimsby
Wolves
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Expected Goals (xG)
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Passing by
190 (62%)
Accurate passes
145 (58%)
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31
G
Jackson Smith
6.0
3
d
Jayden Sweeney
6.3
d
Cameron McJannett
34′
21
d
Tyrell Warren
6.2
5
d
Harvey Rodgers (C)
7.2
15
M
Géza Dávid Turi
6.6
30
M
Charles Vernam
6.7
8
M
Evan Khoury
6.9
7
M
Jamie Walker
6.7
18
M
Darragh Burns
6.7
9
F
Jaze Kabia
6.3
31
G
Sam Johnstone
7.2
37
d
Ladislav Krejci
7.5
d
Santiago Well
60′
d
Yerson Mosquera
29′
6
M
David Moller Wolfe
6.9
36
M
Mateu Mané
6.7
M
Andrew (C)
36′ M
João Gomes
60′
38
M
Jackson Tchatchoua
7.2
9
F
Adam Armstrong
6.9
14
F
Three Arokodares
6.6
Substitutes
25
G
Daniel Bentley
17
d
Pedro Lima
2
d
Matt Doherty
3
d
Hugo Well
47
M
Angel Gomes
21
d
Rodrigo Gomes
M
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
89′ Replaced by Andre
74
F
Tom Edozie
62
M
Luke Rawlings
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Wolverhampton Wanderers narrowly defeated Grimsby Town 1-0 in a thrilling FA Cup fourth-round clash, with a second-half goal from Santiago Bueno proving decisive.
The atmosphere at Blundell Park was electric for this classic ‘David vs. Goliath’ FA Cup tie on 15 February 2026. League Two Grimsby were aiming to upset their Premier League visitors Wolves in front of a passionate home crowd.
The first half unfolded as a physical contest, marked by robust challenges all over the pitch. Wolves defender Yerson Mosquera received the first yellow card of the game in the 29th minute for a foul.
Grimsby responded with a yellow card just five minutes later when C. McJannet was shown a yellow card. The intensity of the game was clear to everyone.
Wolves midfielder André also received a yellow card in the 36th minute, highlighting the combative nature of the first period. Despite the bookings, neither team managed to break the deadlock before the interval.
The two teams entered the break with the score at 0-0, leaving the tie tight. Grimsby’s defense had held firm, while Wolves needed to find more penetration to unlock their resilient League Two opponents.
Grimsby made changes at the start of the second half in the 57th minute, bringing on K. Green for J. Walker and A. Cook for J. Kabia to freshen up their attacking options. The substitutions were intended to give a new impetus.
However, it was Wolves who found their breakthrough soon after. In the 60th minute, Santiago Bueno scored the decisive goal for the visitors. João Gomes provided the assist with a clever pass, which allowed Bueno to slot the ball past the Grimsby keeper.
Grimsby pushed for the equalizer and made more substitutions to boost their attacking efforts. T. Sellars-Fleming replaced C. Vernam in the 74th minute, and R. Staunton replaced J. Sweeney in the 75th. J. Amaluzor then replaced D. Burns in the 83rd minute as the Mariners desperately searched for an equaliser.
Despite late pressure from Grimsby, Wolves held firm to secure their victory. The Premier League side managed to control the final moments of the match, making their final change when J. Bellegarde replaced André in the 89th minute.
Grimsby put up a strong fightback, maintaining 55% possession and registering 11 shots in total, although only one hit the target. The Wolves, despite having less possession at 45%, managed 14 shots in total, also with only one on target, Bueno’s crucial goal. Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone made the only save of the game.
Wolverhampton Wanderers successfully avoided a potential FA Cup upset, securing their place in the fifth round. Grimsby Town can be proud of their tenacious performance against top-flight opposition, who now turn their focus back to their League Two campaign.
