Stafford Rangers vs. Grimsby Highlights (Nov 8)
FA Cup 2026/27
FA Cup 2026/27
Stafford Rangers vs. Grimsby highlights from FA Cup 2026/27, Nov 8.
The FA Cup match between Stafford Rangers and Grimsby concluded in a 3-3 draw, with Grimsby ultimately winning 3-2 on penalties. Stafford Rangers took an early lead in the 3rd minute through Darrhyl Mason, assisted by J. Birch. They extended their advantage in the 43rd minute with a goal from J. Birch. Grimsby fought back in the second half, with Harvey Rodgers scoring in the 74th minute, assisted by Iwan Morgan, and Maldini Kacurri adding another goal in the 76th minute, also assisted by Iwan Morgan. Darrhyl Mason equalized for Stafford Rangers in the 93rd minute, assisted by Bebeto António Gomes, forcing extra time.
In extra time, Géza Dávid Turi put Grimsby ahead in the 105+2 minute, assisted by Sonny Finch. However, Stafford Rangers equalized again, but the event list for this goal is missing. The match then proceeded to a penalty shootout. Stafford Rangers' J. Birch missed a penalty in the 121st minute, while Jamie Walker also missed for Grimsby in the 121st minute. Stafford Rangers' luke banks and Grimsby's Andy Cook scored their penalties in the 122nd minute. Harvey Washington missed for Stafford Rangers, and Cian Doyle scored for Grimsby. Kyle Sambor scored for Stafford Rangers, but Justin Ikechukwu Obiora Amaluzor secured the win for Grimsby in the 126th minute. Luca Navarro missed Stafford Rangers' final penalty.
Despite Stafford Rangers having significantly less possession (0.34 compared to Grimsby's 0.66), they created 3 big chances. Grimsby registered 10 shots on target from 29 total attempts, while Stafford Rangers managed 6 shots on target from 12 total attempts. Grimsby's expected goals were 2.72, while Stafford Rangers' were 1.42.
