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Notts County vs Grimsby

Meadow Lane, Nottingham27 April 2019 at 15:00
21
Referee: Andy Haines

Match Events

Notts County
Grimsby
Kick Off
Half Time
Sam Stubbs48′
C. Mackail-Smith
48′
50′Reece Hall-Johnson
52′
R. Hall-JohnsonM. Wright
Mitchell Rose55′
H. Clifton

Own Goal

67′
69′
C. VernamH. Cardwell
69′
A. RoseR. Burrell
K. HemmingsV. Gomis
76′
C. Mackail-SmithJ. Stead
76′
90+3′
A. Whitmore
Full Time

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Notts County is —, compared to 7.05 for Grimsby. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Notts County's highest-rated starter is —, while Grimsby's best-rated player is C. Vernam (7.05).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Notts County have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Grimsby's starters account for 10 goals and 10 assists, spearheaded by C. Vernam (10G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Notts County deploy 2 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

Notts County field 7 midfielders averaging —, versus Grimsby's 7 rated 7.05. 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

Notts County start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 0 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Notts County and 75% for Grimsby. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Notts County's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 1 for Grimsby. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Notts County's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Grimsby average 29.0 (youngest: C. Vernam (29), oldest: C. Vernam (29)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Notts County's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 40 for Grimsby. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Notts CountyPosition StrengthGrimsby
Avg Rating
7.05
Midfielder (7 v 7)7.05
0G 0A10G 10A
Notts County
16DefenderS. Brisley
2DefenderM. Tootle
27MidfielderR. Schofield
18MidfielderS. Stubbs
3MidfielderP. Bird
24MidfielderR. Milsom
21MidfielderJ. O'Brien
43MidfielderM. Doyle
26MidfielderM. Rose
28ForwardC. Mackail-Smith
15ForwardK. Hemmings
Grimsby
1GoalkeeperJ. McKeown
24DefenderH. Davis
27DefenderL. Hendrie
25DefenderA. Whitmore
16MidfielderM. Woolford
7MidfielderJ. Hessenthaler
2MidfielderR. Hall-Johnson
15MidfielderH. Clifton
18MidfielderC. Vernam7.010G10A
14MidfielderJ. Grayson
21MidfielderA. Rose

Match Summary

Notts County defeated Grimsby 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2018. Goals were scored by C. Mackail-Smith 48′, H. Clifton 67′ (o.g.), A. Whitmore 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Notts County made 2 substitutions, Grimsby made 3.

Rivalry since 2016

Notts County vs Grimsby Head to Head Results

14 stretnutí
Notts County
5
wins
Drawn
3
Grimsby
6
wins
Total goals
45 · 3.2/match
Both scored
7/14 · 50%
Over 2.5
8/14 · 57%

Recent Form

Notts County

DWLLWL

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.

Notts County5wins
2draws10 meetings
Grimsby3wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.5

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 6.0%

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 55.9%Draw 26.7%Away 23.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.753.704.14
Max1.823.794.50
Market favourite:Notts County · Moderate 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 market52.1%25.0%22.9%
Public market53.9%25.1%21.0%
Δ1.8%0.1%1.9%

Notts County vs Grimsby — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Notts County
Result vs. Market: Notts County (56%)

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.

Notts CountyHalf-time:00Grimsby
11Shots5
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
28/02/26Notts County0–1Grimsby2.05/3.40/3.30
13/12/25Grimsby0–2Notts County1.91/3.70/3.60
11/03/25Grimsby0–2Notts County2.32/3.40/2.98
22/08/24Notts County4–1Grimsby1.90/3.59/3.91
13/01/24Grimsby5–5Notts County2.69/3.73/2.41
12/08/23Notts County3–2Grimsby1.73/3.92/4.36
27/04/19Notts County2–1Grimsby1.79/3.75/4.28
22/12/18Grimsby4–0Notts County2.20/3.53/3.31
28/04/18Grimsby2–1Notts County3.24/3.19/2.40
16/12/17Notts County0–0Grimsby1.93/3.54/4.23

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: Notts County

W 211D 159L 228
Over 2.552
Goals scored789

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