Grimsby Town secured a late 2-1 victory over Newport County in a dramatic English Football League Two encounter at Blundell Park on Saturday, August 16, 2025. A stoppage-time winner sent the home fans into raptures and capped a thrilling comeback from the Mariners. The match process was a rollercoaster, with Newport County taking a first-half lead and looking comfortable for long periods. Grimsby piled on the pressure in the final twenty minutes, equalizing with ten minutes to go before snatching all three points with a header from a corner in added time. The key incident was the late winner, which came after a sustained period of pressure and a series of corners from the home side. The victory provided a massive boost for Grimsby's league position, moving them clear of the drop zone, while Newport were left devastated. The Newport manager was crestfallen at conceding so late, while the Grimsby boss hailed his team's never-say-die attitude.