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Grimsby vs Coventry

Blundell Park, Grimsby12 August 2017 at 15:00
02
Referee: Richard Clark

Match Events

Grimsby
Coventry
Kick Off
Paul Dixon42′
42′Jodi Jones
Half Time
62′
M. McNulty
H. CardwellJ. Hooper
67′
L. SummerfieldD. Jaiyesimi
72′
73′
J. WillisD. Hyam
75′
J. Grimmer

assist: L. Kelly

79′
S. BeavonT. Andreu
S. DembeleT. Bolarinwa
83′
87′
J. JonesD. Nazon
James Berrett89′
James Berrett89′
Full Time

Match Statistics

0Shots on Goal4
5Shots off Goal5
6Total Shots12
1Blocked Shots3
5Shots insidebox7
1Shots outsidebox5
14Fouls12
1Corner Kicks6
2Offsides2
42%Ball Possession58%
2Yellow Cards1
1Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves0
0Total passes0
0Passes accurate0
0Passes %0

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

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

Grimsby4-4-24-2-3-1Coventry
GKDEFMIDFWD
1McKeown6Collins3Dixon5Clarke19Summerf.2Davies7Berrett8Rose10Jones27Dembele17Cardwell13O'Brien3Stokes2Grimmer5McDonald4Willis8Doyle7Vincenti6Kelly16Beavon10McNulty11Jones

Substitutes

Coach: R. Slade

Substitutes

Coach: M. Robins

GrimsbyPosition StrengthCoventry
Grimsby4-4-2
1GoalkeeperJ. McKeown
6DefenderD. Collins
3DefenderP. Dixon
5DefenderN. Clarke
19MidfielderL. Summerfield
2MidfielderB. Davies
7MidfielderJ. Berrett
8MidfielderM. Rose
10MidfielderS. Jones
27MidfielderS. Dembele
17ForwardH. Cardwell
Coventry4-2-3-1
13GoalkeeperL. O'Brien
3DefenderC. Stokes
5DefenderR. McDonald
4DefenderJ. Willis
2MidfielderJ. Grimmer
8MidfielderM. Doyle
7MidfielderP. Vincenti
6MidfielderL. Kelly
11MidfielderJ. Jones
16ForwardS. Beavon
10ForwardM. McNulty

Match Summary

Coventry defeated Grimsby 2:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by M. McNulty 62′, J. Grimmer 75′. 3 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Grimsby had 42% possession while Coventry held 58%. Grimsby had 6 shots (0 on target) compared to 12 (4 on target) for Coventry. Grimsby made 3 substitutions, Coventry made 3.

Rivalry since 2018

Grimsby vs Coventry Head to Head Results

1 stretnutí
Grimsby
0
wins
Drawn
0
Coventry
1
wins
Total goals
4 · 4.0/match
Both scored
0/1 · 0%
Over 2.5
1/1 · 100%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 40 v 2018All 1 meetings

Recent Form

Grimsby

DWWWLW

Coventry

WWWDDD

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

Coventry dominates

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

Grimsby0wins
0draws2 meetings
Coventry2wins

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

50%

Games with 3+ goals

0%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (34%) — the odds may underestimate Coventry.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.6%

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 35.4%Draw 30.8%Away 37.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.703.102.65
Max2.893.332.70
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 market33.8%29.3%36.9%
Public market34.0%29.7%36.3%

Grimsby vs Coventry — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Coventry
Result vs. Market: Coventry (37%)

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:00Coventry
6Shots12
0Shots 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
24/03/18Coventry4–0Grimsby1.81/3.64/4.76
12/08/17Grimsby0–2Coventry2.82/3.24/2.68

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: Coventry

W 22D 9L 15
Over 2.544
Goals scored64

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026