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Grimsby vs Forest Green

Blundell Park, Grimsby9 December 2017 at 15:00
10
Referee: Carl Boyeson

Match Events

Grimsby
Forest Green
Kick Off
33′Jack Fitzwater
37′Jack Fitzwater
M. Rose
39′
Half Time
58′
R. BrownToni Gomes
58′
L. JamesJ. Stevens
63′
C. CooperOmar Bugiel
64′Mark Roberts
D. JaiyesimiM. Woolford
72′
Luke Summerfield74′
Siriki Dembele76′
M. RoseJ. Hooper
82′
James McKeown90′
J. MattS. Vernon
90′
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Grimsby deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Forest Green'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 Forest Green's 2 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 3 for Forest Green 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.

GrimsbyPosition StrengthForest Green
Grimsby
1GoalkeeperJ. McKeown
6DefenderD. Collins
5DefenderN. Clarke
12DefenderZ. Mills
19MidfielderL. Summerfield
2MidfielderB. Davies
8MidfielderM. Rose
10MidfielderS. Jones
27MidfielderS. Dembele
20MidfielderD. Jaiyesimi
29ForwardJ. Matt
Forest Green
1GoalkeeperB. Collins
3DefenderS. Laird
21DefenderM. Roberts
5DefenderL. Collins
16DefenderJ. Fitzwater
20DefenderA. Iacovitti
10MidfielderR. Brown
15MidfielderC. Cooper
17ForwardD. Wishart
33ForwardL. James
9ForwardC. Doidge

Match Summary

Grimsby defeated Forest Green 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by M. Rose 39′. 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Grimsby made 3 substitutions, Forest Green made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Grimsby vs Forest Green Head to Head Results

19 stretnutí
Grimsby
9
wins
Drawn
3
Forest Green
7
wins
Total goals
47 · 2.5/match
Both scored
10/19 · 53%
Over 2.5
11/19 · 58%

Recent Form

Grimsby

DWWWLW

Forest Green

LWLWDW

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.

Grimsby3wins
2draws10 meetings
Forest Green5wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.6

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (52%) — the odds may underestimate Forest Green.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.8%

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 52.6%Draw 28.1%Away 23.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.893.303.80
Max1.913.704.42
Market favourite:Grimsby · 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 market51.5%26.5%22.0%
Public market51.2%26.3%22.5%

Grimsby vs Forest Green — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Grimsby
Result vs. Market: Grimsby (53%)

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:10Forest Green
21Shots9
8Shots 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
02/03/24Grimsby1–0Forest Green2.03/3.56/3.60
18/11/23Forest Green2–2Grimsby2.41/3.47/2.84
06/03/21Grimsby1–2Forest Green4.48/3.45/1.84
27/10/20Forest Green1–0Grimsby1.65/3.84/5.36
01/02/20Grimsby2–2Forest Green2.74/3.17/2.76
17/08/19Forest Green1–0Grimsby2.06/3.30/4.04
22/01/19Forest Green3–0Grimsby1.68/3.99/5.05
04/08/18Grimsby1–4Forest Green2.33/3.31/3.22
05/05/18Forest Green0–3Grimsby2.23/3.55/3.21
09/12/17Grimsby1–0Forest Green1.90/3.56/4.18

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: Forest Green

W 100D 69L 97
Over 2.546
Goals scored343

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026