Match Record
Complete record for all Swindon Town senior matches against Grimsby Town:
| Competition | P | W | D | L | Penalties | F | A | Win % | SR% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Won | Lost | |||||||||
| All matches | 53 | 25 | 10 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 63 | 47.17% | 56.60% |
| League | 51 | 24 | 9 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 61 | 47.06% | 55.88% |
| National Cup Competitions | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 50.00% | 75.00% |
Other matches between sides representing Swindon Town and Grimsby Town:
Biggest Victories and Defeats
Biggest victories in each competition:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL | 14 JAN 2023 | 
Grimsby Town (Home)
Grimsby Town (H)
|
W5 - 0 | C. Austin, M. Lavinier, J. Williams, R. Darcy, S. Khan | 11,053 |
| EFL | 27 FEB 1968 | 
Grimsby Town (Home)
Grimsby Town (H)
|
W5 - 0 | D. Rogers 2, P. Terry 2, G. Taylor (o.g.) | 12,791 |
| FAC | 12 JAN 1938 | 
Grimsby Town (Home)
Grimsby Town (H)
|
W2 - 1 (AET) | B. Morton, A. Fowler | 23,101 |
Biggest defeats in each competition:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL | 15 SEP 1959 |
Grimsby Town (Away)
Grimsby Town (A)
|
L0 - 3 | - | 11,608 |
| EFL | 09 APR 1921 |
Grimsby Town (Away)
Grimsby Town (A)
|
L0 - 3 | - | ~10,000 |
Highest and Lowest Attendances
Highest attendances at each venue:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAC | 12 JAN 1938 |
Grimsby Town (Home)
Grimsby Town (H)
|
W2 - 1 (AET) | B. Morton, A. Fowler | 23,101 |
| EFL | 28 AUG 1963 |
Grimsby Town (Away)
Grimsby Town (A)
|
W2 - 1 | R. Smart, E. Hunt | 14,807 |
Lowest attendances at each venue:
| Comp. | Date | Opponent | Score | Scorers | Att. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFL | 21 NOV 2017 |
Grimsby Town (Away)
Grimsby Town (A)
|
L2 - 3 | K. Anderson, J. Matt (o.g.) | 3,023 |
| EFL | 14 OCT 2006 |
Grimsby Town (Home)
Grimsby Town (H)
|
W3 - 0 | M. Pook, A. Monkhouse, L. Peacock | 5,719 |
All Matches
Players
Most appearances for Swindon Town against Grimsby Town:
| Player | Apps |
|---|---|
| John TROLLOPE | 18 |
| Keith MORGAN | 12 |
| Don ROGERS | 8 |
| Roger SMART | 8 |
| Bobby WOODRUFF | 8 |
Most goals scored for Swindon Town against Grimsby Town:
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Don ROGERS | 6 |
| David LAYNE | 4 |
| Pat TERRY | 4 |
| Tommy MOONEY | 3 |
| Jerry YATES | 3 |
Highest success % for Swindon Town against Grimsby Town (min 5 games):
| Player | SR% |
|---|---|
| Mike SUMMERBEE | 80.0% |
| Don ROGERS | 75.0% |
| Roger SMART | 75.0% |
| Keith MORGAN | 70.8% |
| Rod THOMAS | 70.0% |
Most appearances for Grimsby Town against Swindon Town:
| Player | Apps |
|---|---|
| Keith JOBLING | 11 |
| John McDERMOTT | 11 |
| Harry WAINMAN | 9 |
| Don DONOVAN | 8 |
| Paul GROVES | 8 |
Most goals scored for Grimsby Town against Swindon Town:
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dave WILSON | 3 |
| Jack LEWIS | 3 |
| Clive MENDONCA | 3 |
| Paul GROVES | 3 |
| Donovan WILSON | 2 |
Highest success % for Grimsby Town against Swindon Town (min 5 games):
| Player | SR% |
|---|---|
| Kingsley BLACK | 80.0% |
| Steve LIVINGSTONE | 75.0% |
| John McDERMOTT | 68.2% |
| Bobby CUMMING | 60.0% |
| Kevin JOBLING | 60.0% |
Players who represented both clubs:
Video Footage
All available video footage for Swindon Town's matches against Grimsby Town:
Newspaper Reports
All available media reports for Swindon Town's matches against Grimsby Town:
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THE CUP: SWINDON FORCE A REPLAYFootball Association Challenge Cup
Grimsby Town (0) 1
Swindon Town (1) 1
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TWO MORE POINTS NEARER SAFETYFootball League Division Three
Swindon Town (1) 3
Grimsby Town (0) 0
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THE WINNING GOAL HOTLY DISPUTEDFootball League Division Three
Grimsby Town (2) 3
Swindon Town (1) 2
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A LAST-MINUTE WIN FOR TOWNFootball League Division Three
Swindon Town (2) 3
Grimsby Town (2) 2
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ANOTHER BLANK TRIP FOR TOWNFootball League Division Three
Grimsby Town (2) 2
Swindon Town (0) 0
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EASTOE BACK ON THE GOAL TRAILFootball League Division Three
Swindon Town (1) 3
Grimsby Town (0) 0
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EARLY GOAL HAS TOWN REELINGFootball League Division Three
Grimsby Town (1) 1
Swindon Town (0) 0
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MARINERS SINK DEJECTED TOWNFootball League Division Three
Grimsby Town (1) 2
Swindon Town (1) 0
Transfers
Transfers between Swindon Town and Grimsby Town:
| Date | Player | In/Out | Transfer Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 MAY 1897 | Jock BELL | IN | |
| 20 JAN 1898 | Billy RICHARDSON | IN | |
| 02 MAY 1899 | Herbert CHAPMAN | IN | |
| 21 MAY 1906 | Billy REYNOLDS | IN | |
| 28 AUG 1919 | Freddy HINTON | IN | pro |
| 23 JUN 1930 | Eddie MUNNINGS | IN | |
| 24 JUL 1951 | George GRAY | IN | |
| 09 JUN 1960 | Dave RICHARDSON | IN | |
| 03 JUL 1961 | Ralph HUNT | IN | exchange |
| 08 JUL 1961 | Fred JONES | OUT | exchange |
| 16 SEP 1966 | Norman OAKLEY | OUT | transfer |
| 04 SEP 1978 - 05 OCT 1978 | Kevin ROBERTS | OUT | loan |
| 17 JUN 1986 | Jimmy GILLIGAN | IN | £0 |
| 29 JAN 2010 | Lee PEACOCK | OUT | free |
| 19 JUL 2011 | Alan CONNELL | IN | undisclosed |
| 24 MAR 2016 - 22 APR 2016 | Jordan STEWART | OUT | loan |
About Swindon Town vs. Grimsby Town
After being relegated from Division Two in 1920, Grimsby were the only Northern side in the inaugural Division Three the following year - the rest of the division being made up of teams that resigned from the Southern League. The first games with the the
With the creation of the Third Division (North) at the end of that season, it was to be seventeen years before the sides met again, by which time Grimsby were a First Division side. Drawn away, Only 14,000 people witnessed the Town hold the Mariners to a