League Two · Season 2017
Match Events
assist: T. Pett
assist: L. Summerfield
Match Statistics
Lineups
Defensive Solidity
Stevenage deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Grimsby's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Stevenage field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Grimsby's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Stevenage start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Grimsby averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: D. Sarll
Substitutes
Coach: R. Slade
Match Summary
Stevenage defeated Grimsby 3:1. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by D. Newton 37′, J. Smith 45′, B. Kennedy 65′, D. Collins 81′. 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Stevenage had 54% possession while Grimsby held 46%. Stevenage had 16 shots (6 on target) compared to 10 (3 on target) for Grimsby. Stevenage made 3 substitutions, Grimsby made 3.
Stevenage vs Grimsby Head to Head Results
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Recent Form
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Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Head-to-Head Record
Stevenage dominatesHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
2.1
Average goals per game
40%
Games with 3+ goals
50%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (43%) — the odds may underestimate Stevenage.
Market Summary
Margin: 3.7%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2.20 | 3.40 | 3.20 |
| Max | 2.30 | 3.50 | 3.34 |
Market Consensus
Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 42.6% | 28.2% | 29.2% |
| Public market | 42.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
Stevenage vs Grimsby — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result matched market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/04/2322/23 | Stevenage | 2–0 | Grimsby | 1.67/3.73/5.49 |
| 19/11/2222/23 | Grimsby | 1–1 | Stevenage | 3.10/3.19/2.41 |
| 30/01/2120/21 | Grimsby | 1–2 | Stevenage | 2.66/3.29/2.65 |
| 31/10/2020/21 | Stevenage | 0–0 | Grimsby | 2.39/3.18/3.09 |
| 28/01/2019/20 | Grimsby | 3–1 | Stevenage | 2.14/3.07/4.04 |
| 12/10/1919/20 | Stevenage | 2–1 | Grimsby | 2.77/3.33/2.65 |
| 06/04/1918/19 | Grimsby | 0–2 | Stevenage | 2.37/3.38/3.06 |
| 22/09/1818/19 | Stevenage | 1–0 | Grimsby | 1.90/3.66/4.12 |
| 30/03/1817/18 | Grimsby | 0–0 | Stevenage | 2.37/3.24/3.16 |
| 19/08/1717/18 | Stevenage | 3–1 | Grimsby | 2.26/3.45/3.28 |
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: Stevenage
Away Record: Grimsby
Data: football-data.co.uk
API data: 11 May 2026