CLEETHORPES, England (March 21, 2026) (Interstat) — Grimsby Town opened its League Two season with a commanding 5-0 victory over Barrow at Blundell Park on Saturday, defying a pregame projection of a low-scoring draw.

The rout began early as forward Andy Cook scored in the 17th minute. Midfielder Kieran Green then netted twice, with goals in the 41st and 87th minutes. Forward Jaze Kabia added two late strikes, sealing the emphatic win in the 61st and final minutes of stoppage time.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 1-1 final, but Grimsby Town, which had a 90 percent win probability in the same service’s ELO rating, delivered a far more lopsided result. The win gives Grimsby Town a perfect start in league play, while Barrow begins its campaign with a defeat.