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Crawley Town vs Grimsby

The People's Pension Stadium, Crawley, West Sussex25 January 2020 at 15:00
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Referee: N. Kinseley

Match Events

Crawley Town
Grimsby
Kick Off
O. Palmer

assist: D. Bulman

16′
21′
E. Whitehouse

assist: A. Driscoll-Glennon

32′
J. Hanson
Half Time
Panutche CamaráR. Grego-Cox
46′
Ashley Nadesan58′
O. Palmer

assist: A. Nadesan

70′
75′
E. WhitehouseM. Wright
G. FrancombT. Allarakhia
76′
A. Nadesan

assist: O. Palmer

77′
78′
B. ClarkeJ. Tilley
O. PalmerR. German
84′
Josh Doherty85′
87′
L. HendrieJ. Benson
Full Time

Match Statistics

8Shots on Goal7
6Shots off Goal5
16Total Shots19
2Blocked Shots7
11Shots insidebox15
5Shots outsidebox4
10Fouls11
6Corner Kicks5
2Offsides0
43%Ball Possession57%
2Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves5
344Total passes461
207Passes accurate309
60%Passes %67%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Crawley Town is —, compared to 7.05 for Grimsby. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Crawley Town's highest-rated starter is —, while Grimsby's best-rated player is C. Vernam (7.05).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Crawley Town have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Grimsby's starters account for 10 goals and 10 assists, spearheaded by C. Vernam (10G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Crawley Town deploy 4 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

Crawley Town field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Grimsby's 3 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

Crawley Town start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Grimsby averaging 7.05. 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Crawley Town and 75% for Grimsby. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Crawley Town's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 1 for Grimsby. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Crawley Town's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Grimsby average 29.0 (youngest: C. Vernam (29), oldest: C. Vernam (29)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Crawley Town's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 40 for Grimsby. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Crawley Town4-4-24-3-3Grimsby
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Morris14Francomb19Tunnicl.6Dallison25Cogley21Bulman3Doherty28Camará9Palmer10Nadesan30Lubala1McKeown5Öhman2Hendrie33Driscol.25Pollock10Whiteho.8Hessent.15Clifton18Vernam16Clarke9Hanson

Substitutes

Coach: J. Yems

Substitutes

Coach: I. Holloway

Crawley TownPosition StrengthGrimsby
Avg Rating
7.05
Forward (2 v 3)7.05
0G 0A10G 10A
Crawley Town4-4-2
1GoalkeeperG. Morris
19DefenderJ. Tunnicliffe
6DefenderT. Dallison
25DefenderJ. Cogley
3DefenderJ. Doherty
14MidfielderG. Francomb
21MidfielderD. Bulman
28MidfielderPanutche Camará
30MidfielderB. Lubala
9ForwardO. Palmer
10ForwardA. Nadesan
Grimsby4-3-3
1GoalkeeperJ. McKeown
5DefenderL. Öhman
2DefenderL. Hendrie
33DefenderA. Driscoll-Glennon
25DefenderM. Pollock
10MidfielderE. Whitehouse
8MidfielderJ. Hessenthaler
15MidfielderH. Clifton
18ForwardC. Vernam7.010G10A
16ForwardB. Clarke
9ForwardJ. Hanson

Match Summary

Crawley Town defeated Grimsby 3:2. The match was played in League Two 2019. Goals were scored by O. Palmer 16′, E. Whitehouse 21′, J. Hanson 32′, O. Palmer 70′, A. Nadesan 77′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Crawley Town had 43% possession while Grimsby held 57%. Crawley Town had 16 shots (8 on target) compared to 19 (7 on target) for Grimsby. Crawley Town made 3 substitutions, Grimsby made 3.

Rivalry since 2016

Crawley Town vs Grimsby Head to Head Results

15 stretnutí
Crawley Town
5
wins
Drawn
4
Grimsby
6
wins
Total goals
39 · 2.6/match
Both scored
8/15 · 53%
Over 2.5
8/15 · 53%

Recent Form

Crawley Town

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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

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Crawley Town3wins
2draws10 meetings
Grimsby5wins

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

60%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 4.4%

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 47.2%Draw 30.8%Away 26.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.053.103.70
Max2.163.403.93
Over 2.5: 44.4%Under 2.5: 62.1%
Market favourite:Crawley Town · 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 market44.5%31.0%24.5%
Public market45.2%28.6%26.3%
Δ0.7%2.4%1.8%

Crawley Town vs Grimsby — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Crawley Town
Result vs. Market: Crawley Town (47%)

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.

Crawley TownHalf-time:12Grimsby
16Shots19
8Shots 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
06/04/26Crawley Town0–2Grimsby3.10/3.40/2.15
02/08/25Grimsby3–0Crawley Town2.01/3.65/3.36
27/04/24Crawley Town2–0Grimsby1.70/4.01/4.63
23/09/23Grimsby2–3Crawley Town1.99/3.46/3.60
28/03/23Crawley Town1–1Grimsby2.66/3.27/2.65
08/10/22Grimsby3–0Crawley Town1.74/3.76/4.76
23/02/21Grimsby2–1Crawley Town2.74/3.29/2.61
24/11/20Crawley Town1–2Grimsby2.06/3.38/3.65
25/01/20Crawley Town3–2Grimsby2.12/3.25/3.79
29/12/19Grimsby1–1Crawley Town2.29/3.35/3.27

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: Crawley Town

W 164D 128L 205
Over 2.553
Goals scored611

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