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Luton vs Grimsby

Kenilworth Road, Luton23 December 2017 at 15:00
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Match Events

Luton
Grimsby
Kick Off
19′Nathan Clarke
Andrew Shinnie38′
L. Berry
40′
Half Time
57′James McKeown
J. Collins

assist: A. Sheehan

61′
66′
D. JaiyesimiJ. Hooper
A. ShinnieH. Cornick
72′
75′
J. MattS. Vernon
J. CollinsE. Lee
83′
83′
S. DembeleM. Woolford
D. HyltonL. D'Ath
90+1′
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Luton deploy 5 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

Luton field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Grimsby's 4 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

Luton start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 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.

LutonPosition StrengthGrimsby
Luton
1GoalkeeperM. Štěch
44DefenderA. Sheehan
5DefenderJ. Mullins
3DefenderD. Potts
16DefenderG. Rea
2DefenderJ. Justin
11MidfielderA. Shinnie
18MidfielderL. Berry
8MidfielderO. Lee
9ForwardD. Hylton
19ForwardJ. Collins
Grimsby
1GoalkeeperJ. McKeown
6DefenderD. Collins
5DefenderN. Clarke
12DefenderZ. Mills
2DefenderB. Davies
19MidfielderL. Summerfield
8MidfielderM. Rose
27MidfielderS. Dembele
20MidfielderD. Jaiyesimi
10ForwardS. Jones
29ForwardJ. Matt

Match Summary

Luton defeated Grimsby 2:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by L. Berry 40′, J. Collins 61′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Luton made 3 substitutions, Grimsby made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Luton vs Grimsby Head to Head Results

12 stretnutí
Luton
3
wins
Drawn
5
Grimsby
4
wins
Total goals
29 · 2.4/match
Both scored
7/12 · 58%
Over 2.5
6/12 · 50%

Recent Form

Luton

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Grimsby

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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

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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.

Luton3wins
2draws6 meetings
Grimsby1wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

67%

Both teams scored

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 62.0%Draw 22.8%Away 18.7%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.614.205.00
Max1.624.505.53
Market favourite:Luton · 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 market60.5%21.8%17.6%
Public market60.6%21.7%17.7%

Luton vs Grimsby — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Luton
Result vs. Market: Luton (62%)

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.

LutonHalf-time:10Grimsby
13Shots8
6Shots on target2

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
27/01/18Grimsby0–1Luton4.21/3.65/1.90
23/12/17Luton2–0Grimsby1.61/4.39/5.34
10/09/16Luton1–2Grimsby2.01/3.55/3.85
04/02/17Grimsby1–1Luton3.19/3.30/2.38
21/10/08Grimsby2–2Luton2.49/3.27/2.62
17/03/09Luton2–1Grimsby1.92/3.38/3.92

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: Luton

W 96D 67L 67
Over 2.546
Goals scored339

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