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Walsall vs Grimsby

Banks's Stadium, Walsall, West Midlands31 August 2019 at 15:00
13
Referee: D. Rock

Match Events

Walsall
Grimsby
Kick Off
C. Lavery
5′
20′L. Ohman
41′
E. Whitehouse
Half Time
C. LaveryJ. Gordon
59′
68′
J. Hanson

assist: M. Green

69′
J. CookM. Wright
J. HardyW. McDonald
75′
M. SadlerD. Guthrie
75′
78′
M. OgbuL. Gibson
C. Pring80′
81′
J. Hanson

Penalty

83′
M. GreenM. Pollock
Full Time

Lineups

Midfield Control

Walsall field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Grimsby's 11 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.

WalsallPosition StrengthGrimsby
Walsall
1MidfielderL. Roberts
4MidfielderM. Sadler
5MidfielderJ. Clarke
6MidfielderD. Scarr
3MidfielderC. Pring
26MidfielderG. Liddle
7MidfielderS. Sinclair
17MidfielderJ. Hardy
9MidfielderC. Lavery
15MidfielderR. Holden
11MidfielderE. Adebayo
Grimsby
1MidfielderJ. McKeown
5MidfielderL. Öhman
6MidfielderL. Waterfall
2MidfielderL. Hendrie
22MidfielderE. Hewitt
11MidfielderJ. Cook
10MidfielderE. Whitehouse
8MidfielderJ. Hessenthaler
7MidfielderM. Green
9MidfielderJ. Hanson
20MidfielderM. Ogbu

Match Summary

Grimsby defeated Walsall 3:1. The match was played in League Two 2019. Goals were scored by C. Lavery 5′, E. Whitehouse 41′, J. Hanson 68′, J. Hanson 81′ (pen.). 2 yellow cards were shown. Walsall made 3 substitutions, Grimsby made 3.

Rivalry since 2016

Walsall vs Grimsby Head to Head Results

11 stretnutí
Walsall
4
wins
Drawn
4
Grimsby
3
wins
Total goals
38 · 3.5/match
Both scored
9/11 · 82%
Over 2.5
6/11 · 55%

Recent Form

Walsall

LLWLLD

Grimsby

DWWWLW

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.

Walsall3wins
4draws10 meetings
Grimsby3wins

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

50%

Games with 3+ goals

80%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (41%) — the odds may underestimate Grimsby.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.4%

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 44.7%Draw 30.2%Away 30.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.103.253.20
Max2.363.403.40
Over 2.5: 46.5%Under 2.5: 60.2%
Market favourite:Walsall · 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 market41.0%29.5%29.6%
Public market44.7%27.6%27.6%
Δ3.8%1.8%1.9%

Walsall vs Grimsby — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Grimsby
Result vs. Market: Walsall (45%)

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.

WalsallHalf-time:11Grimsby
12Shots14
7Shots on target7

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
18/02/26Grimsby2–2Walsall1.86/3.30/4.00
19/08/25Walsall0–1Grimsby2.44/3.35/2.84
08/03/25Walsall1–3Grimsby1.83/3.64/4.17
19/10/24Grimsby1–4Walsall3.04/3.45/2.26
01/01/24Grimsby1–6Walsall2.33/3.36/3.04
26/08/23Walsall1–1Grimsby2.45/3.22/2.88
25/03/23Grimsby1–1Walsall2.39/3.09/3.24
27/08/22Walsall1–2Grimsby2.33/3.18/3.23
27/03/21Grimsby1–1Walsall2.46/3.11/3.06
12/09/20Walsall1–0Grimsby2.14/3.39/3.39

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: Walsall

W 132D 109L 117
Over 2.545
Goals scored444

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