Overview
- Rovers struck inside seven minutes through Kofi Balmer’s 20-yard volley and Joe Quigley before Grimsby’s Andy Cook made it 2-1, then Yusuf Akhamrich restored the cushion on 63 minutes.
- The result lifted Bristol Rovers four points above the League Two relegation zone and halted Grimsby Town’s 10-match unbeaten league run.
- Steve Evans praised the performance after three straight losses yet cautioned that survival is far from secured, crediting strong home support.
- Tottenham loanee Akhamrich delivered an assist and a composed finish, underlining the influence of recent and loan signings in a tweaked setup.
- Evans said Shaq Forde saw a specialist for a post-concussion issue, received injections, and now awaits medical and EFL sign-off before a potential return.