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Grimsby vs Crewe

Blundell Park, Grimsby2 September 2017 at 15:00
10
Away

Crewe

Referee: Christopher Sarginson

Match Events

Grimsby
Crewe
Kick Off
11′George Cooper
18′
C. GrantZ. Bakayogo
33′Michael Raynes
M. Rose

assist: S. Dembele

36′
Half Time
Siriki Dembele48′
Mitchell Rose58′
68′
C. AinleyO. Dale
M. WoolfordD. Jaiyesimi
69′
S. VernonJ. Matt
69′
S. DembeleB. Davies
79′
81′
G. CooperJ. Bowery
Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal4
5Shots off Goal3
10Total Shots10
3Blocked Shots3
8Shots insidebox7
2Shots outsidebox3
14Fouls8
7Corner Kicks2
2Offsides5
51%Ball Possession49%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves1
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Grimsby deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Crewe's 3-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 Crewe'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

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

Grimsby4-4-25-3-2Crewe
GKDEFMIDFWD
1McKeown3Dixon14Osborne5Clarke12Mills25Woolford7Berrett8Rose27Dembele21Vernon9Hooper1Garratt12Nolan6Raynes2Ng4Walker28Grant11Cooper15Wintle14Ainley7Porter9Dagnall

Substitutes

Coach: R. Slade

Substitutes

Coach: D. Artell

GrimsbyPosition StrengthCrewe
Grimsby4-4-2
1GoalkeeperJ. McKeown
3DefenderP. Dixon
14DefenderK. Osborne
5DefenderN. Clarke
12DefenderZ. Mills
25MidfielderM. Woolford
7MidfielderJ. Berrett
8MidfielderM. Rose
27MidfielderS. Dembele
21ForwardS. Vernon
9ForwardJ. Hooper
Crewe5-3-2
1GoalkeeperB. Garratt
12DefenderE. Nolan
6DefenderM. Raynes
2DefenderP. Ng
4MidfielderB. Walker
28MidfielderC. Grant
11MidfielderG. Cooper
15MidfielderR. Wintle
14MidfielderC. Ainley
7ForwardC. Porter
9ForwardC. Dagnall

Match Summary

Grimsby defeated Crewe 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by M. Rose 36′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Grimsby had 51% possession while Crewe held 49%. Grimsby had 10 shots (2 on target) compared to 10 (4 on target) for Crewe. Grimsby made 3 substitutions, Crewe made 3.

Rivalry since 2016

Grimsby vs Crewe Head to Head Results

15 stretnutí
Grimsby
7
wins
Drawn
0
Crewe
8
wins
Total goals
44 · 2.9/match
Both scored
3/15 · 20%
Over 2.5
7/15 · 47%

Recent Form

Grimsby

DWWWLW

Crewe

DLLLWL

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

Even record

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

Grimsby5wins
0draws10 meetings
Crewe5wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.9

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

30%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (37%) — the odds may underestimate Grimsby.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.7%

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

Home 38.6%Draw 29.9%Away 36.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.503.202.62
Max2.643.452.88
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 market37.0%28.3%34.7%
Public market37.2%28.8%34.0%

Grimsby vs Crewe — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Grimsby
Result vs. Market: Grimsby (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:10Crewe
10Shots10
2Shots on target4

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
11/04/26Grimsby3–2Crewe1.66/3.80/4.50
25/10/25Crewe3–2Grimsby2.58/3.27/2.62
01/04/25Crewe2–0Grimsby2.78/3.25/2.58
14/12/24Grimsby0–2Crewe2.51/3.16/2.81
13/04/24Crewe0–3Grimsby2.18/3.44/3.31
09/12/23Grimsby2–1Crewe2.34/3.58/2.89
25/04/23Grimsby2–0Crewe1.84/3.50/4.45
04/02/23Crewe0–3Grimsby3.45/3.26/2.17
07/09/19Grimsby0–2Crewe2.79/3.45/2.54
27/10/18Crewe2–0Grimsby2.20/3.45/3.36

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: Crewe

W 190D 125L 182
Over 2.551
Goals scored699

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026