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Chesterfield vs Grimsby

Proact Stadium, Chesterfield5 August 2017 at 15:00
13
Referee: Eddie Ilderton

Match Events

Chesterfield
Grimsby
Kick Off
Dion Donohue5′
33′
N. Clarke

assist: J. Berrett

39′
S. Jones

assist: S. Dembele

Half Time
C. WakefieldK. Dennis
46′
55′
S. KellyL. Summerfield
J. SinnottD. Brewster
69′
75′
S. DembeleB. Davies
R. WeirJ. McCourt
79′
79′
S. JonesH. Cardwell
K. Dennis

assist: J. McCourt

82′
Ian Ross Evatt85′
85′
B. Davies

Penalty

Kristian Dennis86′
88′Zak Mills
88′Zak Mills
88′Zak Mills
Full Time

Match Statistics

13Shots on Goal6
9Shots off Goal4
30Total Shots11
8Blocked Shots1
13Shots insidebox8
17Shots outsidebox3
8Fouls9
13Corner Kicks4
1Offsides5
61%Ball Possession39%
2Yellow Cards2
1Red Cards1
3Goalkeeper Saves12
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Chesterfield deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Grimsby'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

Chesterfield field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Grimsby'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

Chesterfield 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.

Chesterfield4-4-24-4-2Grimsby
GKDEFMIDFWD
12Anyon6Evatt4Hird5Wiseman28Weir8Sinnott25Reed19Donohue16Wakefie.10O'Grady11Ugwu1McKeown6Collins3Dixon5Clarke12Mills7Berrett8Rose10Jones11Kelly27Dembele21Vernon

Substitutes

Coach: G. Caldwell

Substitutes

Coach: R. Slade

ChesterfieldPosition StrengthGrimsby
Chesterfield4-4-2
12GoalkeeperJ. Anyon
6DefenderI. Evatt
4DefenderS. Hird
5DefenderS. Wiseman
28MidfielderR. Weir
8MidfielderJ. Sinnott
25MidfielderL. Reed
19MidfielderD. Donohue
16MidfielderC. Wakefield
10ForwardC. O'Grady
11ForwardG. Ugwu
Grimsby4-4-2
1GoalkeeperJ. McKeown
6DefenderD. Collins
3DefenderP. Dixon
5DefenderN. Clarke
12DefenderZ. Mills
7MidfielderJ. Berrett
8MidfielderM. Rose
10MidfielderS. Jones
11MidfielderS. Kelly
27MidfielderS. Dembele
21ForwardS. Vernon

Match Summary

Grimsby defeated Chesterfield 3:1. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by N. Clarke 33′, S. Jones 39′, K. Dennis 82′, B. Davies 85′ (pen.). 4 yellow cards were shown, 2 red cards. Chesterfield had 61% possession while Grimsby held 39%. Chesterfield had 30 shots (13 on target) compared to 11 (6 on target) for Grimsby. Chesterfield made 3 substitutions, Grimsby made 3.

Rivalry since 2018

Chesterfield vs Grimsby Head to Head Results

10 stretnutí
Chesterfield
6
wins
Drawn
1
Grimsby
3
wins
Total goals
26 · 2.6/match
Both scored
6/10 · 60%
Over 2.5
5/10 · 50%

Recent Form

Chesterfield

WWDWDW

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

Chesterfield dominates

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

Chesterfield6wins
2draws10 meetings
Grimsby2wins

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 (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (44%) — the odds may underestimate Chesterfield.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.9%

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 45.7%Draw 29.1%Away 28.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.153.303.30
Max2.213.503.60
Market favourite:Chesterfield · 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 market44.1%27.8%28.1%
Public market45.2%27.8%27.0%
Δ1.1%1.1%

Chesterfield vs Grimsby — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Grimsby
Result vs. Market: Chesterfield (46%)

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.

ChesterfieldHalf-time:02Grimsby
30Shots11
13Shots on target6

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
30/09/09Chesterfield3–2Grimsby1.73/3.45/4.26
14/04/26Chesterfield2–1Grimsby2.55/3.20/2.65
15/11/25Grimsby0–1Chesterfield2.05/3.50/3.20
18/01/25Grimsby1–1Chesterfield2.60/3.33/2.62
07/09/24Chesterfield2–1Grimsby1.64/3.97/4.94
23/08/08Grimsby0–1Chesterfield2.60/3.20/2.51
07/04/18Grimsby1–0Chesterfield2.30/3.32/3.33
05/08/17Chesterfield1–3Grimsby2.19/3.43/3.46
13/04/10Grimsby2–2Chesterfield2.50/3.33/2.57
11/03/09Chesterfield2–1Grimsby1.73/3.48/4.88

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: Chesterfield

W 171D 113L 130
Over 2.549
Goals scored606

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