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Coventry vs Grimsby

Ricoh Arena, Coventry24 March 2018 at 15:00
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Referee: Oliver Yates

Match Events

Coventry
Grimsby
Kick Off
P. Vincenti

assist: J. Shipley

38′
Half Time
M. McNulty

assist: J. Clarke-Harris

55′
57′
M. WilksS. Vernon
62′
S. McAllisterJ. Berrett
63′
M. WoolfordD. Jaiyesimi
T. BaylissL. Kelly
73′
P. VincentiK. Reid
74′
M. McNulty
76′
J. Clarke-HarrisM. Biamou
77′
M. McNulty
87′
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Coventry deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Grimsby'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

Coventry field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Grimsby's 6 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

Coventry start 1 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.

CoventryPosition StrengthGrimsby
Coventry
1GoalkeeperL. Burge
2DefenderJ. Grimmer
5DefenderR. McDonald
24DefenderR. Haynes
15DefenderD. Hyam
8MidfielderM. Doyle
7MidfielderP. Vincenti
26MidfielderJ. Shipley
30MidfielderT. Bayliss
10MidfielderM. McNulty
18ForwardJ. Clarke-Harris
Grimsby
1GoalkeeperJ. McKeown
6DefenderD. Collins
12DefenderZ. Mills
2DefenderB. Davies
23MidfielderA. Fox
4MidfielderS. McAllister
10MidfielderG. McSheffrey
25MidfielderM. Woolford
15MidfielderH. Clifton
27MidfielderS. Dembele
18ForwardM. Wilks

Match Summary

Coventry defeated Grimsby 4:0. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by P. Vincenti 38′, M. McNulty 55′, M. McNulty 76′, M. McNulty 87′. Coventry made 3 substitutions, Grimsby made 3.

Rivalry since 2017

Coventry vs Grimsby Head to Head Results

1 stretnutí
Coventry
1
wins
Drawn
0
Grimsby
0
wins
Total goals
2 · 2.0/match
Both scored
0/1 · 0%
Over 2.5
0/1 · 0%

Recent Meetings

Highest-scoring game: 02 v 2017All 1 meetings

Recent Form

Coventry

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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

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.

Coventry2wins
0draws2 meetings
Grimsby0wins

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 (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (53%) — the odds may underestimate Coventry.

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 55.4%Draw 27.5%Away 21.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.803.504.50
Max1.823.755.00
Market favourite:Coventry · 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 market53.3%26.5%20.2%
Public market54.3%26.1%19.6%
Δ1.1%0.4%0.7%

Coventry vs Grimsby — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Coventry
Result vs. Market: Coventry (55%)

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.

CoventryHalf-time:10Grimsby
18Shots6
10Shots 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
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: Coventry

W 22D 9L 15
Over 2.544
Goals scored64

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