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Grimsby vs Crawley Town

Blundell Park, Grimsby14 October 2017 at 15:00
00
Referee: Gavin Ward

Match Events

Grimsby
Crawley Town
Kick Off
40′Jimmy Smith
Half Time
62′
B. CliffordPanutche Camará
S. VernonJ. Matt
70′
75′
I. MeiteA. Tajbakhsh
76′Dannie Bulman
S. JonesJ. Hooper
78′
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal3
3Shots off Goal5
8Total Shots9
1Blocked Shots1
6Shots insidebox6
2Shots outsidebox3
22Fouls13
4Corner Kicks9
5Offsides2
49%Ball Possession51%
0Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves5
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Grimsby deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Crawley Town's 5-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 6 midfielders averaging —, versus Crawley Town'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 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Crawley Town 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.

Grimsby4-4-24-2-3-1Crawley Town
GKDEFMIDFWD
1McKeown6Collins3Dixon5Clarke19Summerf.25Woolford2Davies7Berrett10Jones27Dembele21Vernon1Morris5McNerney19Evina6Connolly22Lelan21Bulman8Smith18Clifford7Boldewi.24Lewis26Meite

Substitutes

Coach: R. Slade

Substitutes

Coach: H. Kewell

GrimsbyPosition StrengthCrawley Town
Grimsby4-4-2
1GoalkeeperJ. McKeown
6DefenderD. Collins
3DefenderP. Dixon
5DefenderN. Clarke
19MidfielderL. Summerfield
25MidfielderM. Woolford
2MidfielderB. Davies
7MidfielderJ. Berrett
10MidfielderS. Jones
27MidfielderS. Dembele
21ForwardS. Vernon
Crawley Town4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperG. Morris
5DefenderJ. McNerney
19DefenderC. Evina
6DefenderM. Connolly
22DefenderJ. Lelan
18DefenderB. Clifford
21MidfielderD. Bulman
8MidfielderJ. Smith
24MidfielderD. Lewis
7ForwardE. Boldewijn
26ForwardI. Meite

Match Summary

Grimsby and Crawley Town drew 0:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. 2 yellow cards were shown. Grimsby had 49% possession while Crawley Town held 51%. Grimsby had 8 shots (4 on target) compared to 9 (3 on target) for Crawley Town. Grimsby made 2 substitutions, Crawley Town made 2.

Rivalry since 2016

Grimsby vs Crawley Town Head to Head Results

15 stretnutí
Grimsby
6
wins
Drawn
3
Crawley Town
6
wins
Total goals
44 · 2.9/match
Both scored
9/15 · 60%
Over 2.5
9/15 · 60%

Recent Form

Grimsby

DWWWLW

Crawley Town

DDDLLW

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
2draws10 meetings
Crawley Town3wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (43%) — the odds may underestimate Grimsby.

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 44.7%Draw 28.3%Away 30.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.203.403.20
Max2.263.603.29
Market favourite:Grimsby · Slight favourite

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 market43.2%27.1%29.7%
Public market43.2%27.0%29.9%

Grimsby vs Crawley Town — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Grimsby (45%)

Result differed from 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:00Crawley Town
8Shots9
4Shots on target3

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
06/04/26Crawley Town0–2Grimsby3.10/3.40/2.15
02/08/25Grimsby3–0Crawley Town2.01/3.65/3.36
27/04/24Crawley Town2–0Grimsby1.70/4.01/4.63
23/09/23Grimsby2–3Crawley Town1.99/3.46/3.60
28/03/23Crawley Town1–1Grimsby2.66/3.27/2.65
08/10/22Grimsby3–0Crawley Town1.74/3.76/4.76
23/02/21Grimsby2–1Crawley Town2.74/3.29/2.61
24/11/20Crawley Town1–2Grimsby2.06/3.38/3.65
25/01/20Crawley Town3–2Grimsby2.12/3.25/3.79
29/12/19Grimsby1–1Crawley Town2.29/3.35/3.27

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: Crawley Town

W 164D 128L 205
Over 2.553
Goals scored611

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026