Fleetwood Town twice took the lead but had to settle for a 2-2 draw away at Grimsby Town in League Two on Saturday. The result at Blundell Park means both clubs preserve their unbeaten records at the start of the new season.
Will Davies gave the visitors a dream start, tapping in on the edge of the six-yard box after just six minutes. Grimsby responded before half-time through Cian Doyle, who scored his first goal for the Mariners from Kieran Green's cutback in the 37th minute. Fleetwood Town started the second half strongly and came close to retaking the lead when Ched Evans's counter-attacking shot struck the inside of Christy Pym's left post.
How did Grimsby take the lead?
Grimsby Town turned the game around just after the hour mark. Andy Cook finished under goalkeeper Jay Lynch in the 64th minute after being played in by Geza David Turi, who broke forward to atone for an earlier misplaced pass. The lead was short-lived, however, as Fleetwood Town showed their resilience to level again within five minutes.
Who equalised for Fleetwood Town?
Finley Potter was the hero for Fleetwood Town, rising to head home a well-placed cross from Ronan Coughlan in the 69th minute. Coughlan had cut in on his right foot to deliver the ball into a dangerous area, allowing Potter to power his header home and secure a point for his side. The match finished with the teams sharing the spoils in an entertaining encounter, as reported by the BBC using information from PA Media.
What is Fleetwood Town's current league standing?
The draw leaves Fleetwood Town in a solid early position. They are currently 9th in the League Two table with 4 points from their opening two matches, having recorded one win and one draw. Their form reads DW, and they have a positive goal difference of +1, having scored once and conceded none in their other fixture. Simon Grayson's side now sit just 2 points behind early leaders Barnet in the title race.
What comes next for Fleetwood Town?
Maintaining this unbeaten start provides a platform for the weeks ahead. The squad will look to build on this away point as they prepare for their next League Two fixture. You can follow the team's progress and check upcoming matches on our fixtures page. The current standings show a tightly packed division where every point counts, and the team's defensive solidity, evidenced by their overall goals conceded record, will be important. Fans can also review the contributions of goalscorers like Davies and Potter on the club's stats hub.
