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Grimsby vs Wycombe

Blundell Park, Grimsby26 August 2017 at 15:00
23
Referee: Mark Heywood

Match Events

Grimsby
Wycombe
Kick Off
28′
A. Akinfenwa
Mitchell Rose42′
Danny Collins43′
43′
J. Jacobson

Penalty

Half Time
S. KellyD. Jaiyesimi
46′
M. Rose

Penalty

52′
Danny Collins58′
Danny Collins58′
T. BolarinwaK. Osborne
58′
64′
M. BloomfieldM. Bean
J. Hooper

assist: P. Dixon

65′
72′
C. Mackail-SmithD. Southwell
73′
P. Cowan-HallN. Freeman
75′
A. Akinfenwa

assist: M. Harriman

S. DembeleH. Cardwell
79′
81′Marcus Bean
90′Adam El-Abd
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal5
0Shots off Goal2
8Total Shots11
4Blocked Shots4
4Shots insidebox8
4Shots outsidebox3
16Fouls16
6Corner Kicks3
2Offsides2
49%Ball Possession51%
3Yellow Cards2
1Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Grimsby deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Wycombe'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

Grimsby field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Wycombe's 3 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

Grimsby start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Wycombe 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.

Grimsby4-1-3-24-4-2Wycombe
GKDEFMIDFWD
1McKeown6Collins3Dixon5Clarke12Mills7Berrett8Rose18Bolarin.11Kelly27Dembele9Hooper1Brown6El-Abd3Jacobson16Harriman5Stewart10Bloomfi.4Gape17O'Nien20Akinfen.25Mackail.12Cowan-H.

Substitutes

Coach: R. Slade

Substitutes

Coach: G. Ainsworth

GrimsbyPosition StrengthWycombe
Grimsby4-1-3-2
1GoalkeeperJ. McKeown
6DefenderD. Collins
3DefenderP. Dixon
5DefenderN. Clarke
12DefenderZ. Mills
7MidfielderJ. Berrett
8MidfielderM. Rose
11MidfielderS. Kelly
27MidfielderS. Dembele
18ForwardT. Bolarinwa
9ForwardJ. Hooper
Wycombe4-4-2
1GoalkeeperS. Brown
6DefenderAdam El-Abd
3DefenderJ. Jacobson
16DefenderM. Harriman
5DefenderA. Stewart
10MidfielderM. Bloomfield
4MidfielderD. Gape
17MidfielderL. O'Nien
20ForwardA. Akinfenwa
25ForwardC. Mackail-Smith
12ForwardP. Cowan-Hall

Match Summary

Wycombe defeated Grimsby 3:2. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by A. Akinfenwa 28′, J. Jacobson 43′ (pen.), M. Rose 52′ (pen.), J. Hooper 65′, A. Akinfenwa 75′. 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Grimsby had 49% possession while Wycombe held 51%. Grimsby had 8 shots (4 on target) compared to 11 (5 on target) for Wycombe. Grimsby made 3 substitutions, Wycombe made 3.

Rivalry since 2016

Grimsby vs Wycombe Head to Head Results

3 stretnutí
Grimsby
0
wins
Drawn
0
Wycombe
3
wins
Total goals
9 · 3.0/match
Both scored
3/3 · 100%
Over 2.5
3/3 · 100%

Recent Form

Grimsby

DWWWLW

Wycombe

WLLDLL

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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Wycombe dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Grimsby1wins
3draws10 meetings
Wycombe6wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.7

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (32%) — the odds may underestimate Wycombe.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.8%

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

Home 34.3%Draw 30.5%Away 38.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.803.102.46
Max3.043.452.63
Market favourite: · Even contest

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.

1X2
Professional market32.1%28.3%39.6%
Public market33.5%29.5%37.0%
Δ1.5%1.2%2.7%

Grimsby vs Wycombe — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Wycombe
Result vs. Market: Wycombe (39%)

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.

GrimsbyHalf-time:02Wycombe
8Shots11
4Shots on target5

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.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
02/04/18Wycombe2–1Grimsby1.64/3.92/5.70
26/08/17Grimsby2–3Wycombe2.91/3.28/2.57
13/08/16Wycombe2–1Grimsby2.36/3.31/3.21
04/03/17Grimsby1–2Wycombe2.79/3.21/2.72
20/10/07Wycombe3–0Grimsby1.72/3.38/4.36
18/11/06Wycombe1–1Grimsby1.60/3.42/5.08
17/01/09Wycombe0–1Grimsby1.52/3.66/6.28
15/04/08Grimsby0–1Wycombe2.91/3.31/2.18
11/10/08Grimsby1–1Wycombe3.49/3.33/1.97
09/04/07Grimsby2–2Wycombe2.47/3.25/2.49

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: Grimsby

W 223D 181L 277
Over 2.548
Goals scored792

Away Record: Wycombe

W 227D 164L 161
Over 2.542
Goals scored706

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026