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Grimsby vs Morecambe

Blundell Park, Grimsby6 January 2018 at 15:00
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Match Events

Grimsby
Morecambe
Kick Off
10′
K. Ellison

assist: L. Conlan

Luke Summerfield34′
37′Samuel Lavelle
38′Alex Kenyon
41′
S. Old
Half Time
S. JonesJ. Hooper
61′
61′
C. LangA. Wildig
J. MattS. Vernon
76′
M. RoseD. Jaiyesimi
83′
90′
K. EllisonG. Thompson
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Grimsby deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Morecambe'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 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Morecambe'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

Grimsby start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Morecambe 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 StrengthMorecambe
Grimsby
33GoalkeeperJ. Kean
6DefenderD. Collins
5DefenderN. Clarke
12DefenderZ. Mills
2DefenderB. Davies
19MidfielderL. Summerfield
25MidfielderM. Woolford
8MidfielderM. Rose
27MidfielderS. Dembele
10ForwardS. Jones
29ForwardJ. Matt
Morecambe
1GoalkeeperB. Roche
5DefenderS. Old
14DefenderL. Conlan
2DefenderA. McGowan
22DefenderM. Müller
16DefenderS. Lavelle
24MidfielderM. Rose
11MidfielderK. Ellison
4MidfielderA. Kenyon
29MidfielderC. Lang
9ForwardV. Oliver

Match Summary

Morecambe defeated Grimsby 2:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by K. Ellison 10′, S. Old 41′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Grimsby made 3 substitutions, Morecambe made 2.

Rivalry since 2016

Grimsby vs Morecambe Head to Head Results

13 stretnutí
Grimsby
6
wins
Drawn
3
Morecambe
4
wins
Total goals
34 · 2.6/match
Both scored
7/13 · 54%
Over 2.5
7/13 · 54%

Recent Form

Grimsby

DWWWLW

Morecambe

LLLDWL

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.

Grimsby5wins
2draws10 meetings
Morecambe3wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.1

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (40%) — the odds may underestimate Grimsby.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.7%

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 42.4%Draw 28.6%Away 32.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.303.403.00
Max2.423.593.20
Market favourite:Grimsby · 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 market40.3%27.2%32.5%
Public market41.6%27.9%30.5%
Δ1.3%0.7%2.0%

Grimsby vs Morecambe — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Morecambe
Result vs. Market: Grimsby (42%)

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.

GrimsbyHalf-time:02Morecambe
12Shots10
1Shots on target5

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
05/04/25Grimsby3–1Morecambe1.65/3.85/4.96
07/12/24Morecambe0–3Grimsby2.75/3.31/2.47
24/02/24Morecambe1–1Grimsby2.29/3.48/3.02
11/11/23Grimsby3–2Morecambe2.17/3.48/3.23
20/04/21Grimsby0–3Morecambe3.20/3.27/2.29
26/12/20Morecambe3–1Grimsby1.85/3.64/4.09
15/02/20Grimsby2–1Morecambe2.01/3.63/3.60
03/08/19Morecambe0–2Grimsby2.47/3.51/2.83
13/04/19Morecambe1–1Grimsby2.23/3.33/3.39
29/09/18Grimsby1–2Morecambe2.23/3.38/3.38

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: Morecambe

W 229D 196L 302
Over 2.550
Goals scored890

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026