Wolverhampton Wanderers advanced to the fifth round of the FA Cup with a narrow 1-0 victory over Grimsby Town on Monday, February 16, 2026.
Santiago Bueno scored the lone goal for Wolves in the 60th minute, securing their place in the next stage of the competition. The match, played at Blundell Park, saw Wolverhampton overcome a determined Grimsby Town side.
Grimsby Town and Wolverhampton Wanderers battled to a scoreless first half, with both teams creating opportunities. The game resumed with renewed intensity after the break, ultimately decided by Bueno’s strike.
Possession was fairly evenly split, with Grimsby Town holding 55% of the ball compared to Wolverhampton’s 45%. Grimsby managed 11 shots, with one on target, while Wolves recorded 14 shots, with one on target. The match also saw two cards issued to Grimsby and two to Wolverhampton, along with 8 and 12 fouls respectively.
Here are the starting lineups:
Grimsby Town: Jackson Smith (GK), Tyrell Warren, Cameron McJannett, Reece Staunton, Harvey Rodgers, Kieran Green, Evan Khouri, Jaze Kabia, Geza David Turi, Andy Cook, Charles Vernam.
Wolverhampton Wanderers: José Sá (GK), Matt Doherty, Santiago Bueno, Hugo Bueno, Adam Armstrong, Hee-Chan Hwang, Tolu Arokodare, João Gomes, Mateus Mane, Ángel Gomes.
Rob Edwards, the Wolverhampton manager, has promised a special moment for the fans following the win, according to Ligaolahraga.com.
The victory provides Wolves with a boost as they navigate a challenging season, while Grimsby Town can take pride in a spirited performance against a higher-league opponent. The match was played on a wet and muddy pitch, as reported by detiksport.
For live scores and further details, visit LiveScore. You can also find detailed statistics and head-to-head information on FootyStats and information about the FA Cup on Transfermarkt.
