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Morecambe vs Grimsby

Globe Arena, Morecambe21 October 2017 at 15:00
00
Referee: Ben Toner

Match Events

Morecambe
Grimsby
Kick Off
35′Sam Jones
Half Time
A. McGurkG. Thompson
69′
69′
S. DembeleD. Jaiyesimi
Aaron Wildig73′
A. WildigE. Osborne
75′
79′
S. JonesJ. Hooper
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal1
6Shots off Goal6
12Total Shots10
2Blocked Shots3
7Shots insidebox4
5Shots outsidebox6
9Fouls13
14Corner Kicks6
2Offsides2
52%Ball Possession48%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves4
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

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

Morecambe field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Grimsby's 6 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

Morecambe start 2 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.

Morecambe5-3-24-4-2Grimsby
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Roche5Old6Winnard24Rose14Conlan2McGowan8Fleming15Wildig4Kenyon28McGurk9Oliver1McKeown6Collins3Dixon5Clarke19Summerf.25Woolford2Davies7Berrett10Jones27Dembele21Vernon

Substitutes

Coach: J. Bentley

Substitutes

Coach: R. Slade

MorecambePosition StrengthGrimsby
Morecambe5-3-2
1GoalkeeperB. Roche
5DefenderS. Old
6DefenderD. Winnard
24DefenderM. Rose
14DefenderL. Conlan
2MidfielderA. McGowan
8MidfielderA. Fleming
15MidfielderA. Wildig
4MidfielderA. Kenyon
28ForwardA. McGurk
9ForwardV. Oliver
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

Match Summary

Morecambe and Grimsby drew 0:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. 2 yellow cards were shown. Morecambe had 52% possession while Grimsby held 48%. Morecambe had 12 shots (4 on target) compared to 10 (1 on target) for Grimsby. Morecambe made 2 substitutions, Grimsby made 2.

Rivalry since 2016

Morecambe vs Grimsby Head to Head Results

13 stretnutí
Morecambe
5
wins
Drawn
2
Grimsby
6
wins
Total goals
36 · 2.8/match
Both scored
7/13 · 54%
Over 2.5
7/13 · 54%

Recent Form

Morecambe

LLLDWL

Grimsby

DWWWLW

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.

Morecambe3wins
2draws10 meetings
Grimsby5wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.1

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (31%) — 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 33.1%Draw 29.0%Away 41.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.903.392.35
Max3.153.542.50
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 market31.0%27.5%41.5%
Public market32.4%28.7%38.9%
Δ1.5%1.1%2.6%

Morecambe vs Grimsby — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Grimsby (41%)

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.

MorecambeHalf-time:00Grimsby
12Shots10
4Shots on target1

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
05/04/25Grimsby3–1Morecambe1.65/3.85/4.96
07/12/24Morecambe0–3Grimsby2.75/3.31/2.47
24/02/24Morecambe1–1Grimsby2.29/3.48/3.02
11/11/23Grimsby3–2Morecambe2.17/3.48/3.23
20/04/21Grimsby0–3Morecambe3.20/3.27/2.29
26/12/20Morecambe3–1Grimsby1.85/3.64/4.09
15/02/20Grimsby2–1Morecambe2.01/3.63/3.60
03/08/19Morecambe0–2Grimsby2.47/3.51/2.83
13/04/19Morecambe1–1Grimsby2.23/3.33/3.39
29/09/18Grimsby1–2Morecambe2.23/3.38/3.38

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: Morecambe

W 229D 196L 302
Over 2.550
Goals scored890

Away Record: Grimsby

W 223D 181L 277
Over 2.548
Goals scored792

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026