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Grimsby vs Scunthorpe

Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire19 December 2020 at 15:00
10
Referee: D. Drysdale

Match Events

Grimsby
Scunthorpe
Kick Off
M. Pollock
21′
39′John Mcatee
Half Time
46′
J. McAteeA. Jarvis
55′Aaron Jarvis
Luke Spokes59′
K. BennettO. Edwards
62′
M. GibsonM. Green
62′
69′Jordan Clarke
78′
A. BeestinJ. Taylor
I. JacksonJ. Tilley
79′
Filipe MoraisJ. Starbuck
82′
Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal1
4Shots off Goal2
6Total Shots3
0Blocked Shots0
5Shots insidebox2
1Shots outsidebox1
22Fouls12
4Corner Kicks1
3Offsides0
47%Ball Possession53%
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves1
326Total passes373
160Passes accurate208
49%Passes %56%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

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

Grimsby field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Scunthorpe'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 2 for Scunthorpe 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.

Grimsby4-4-24-4-1-1Scunthorpe
GKDEFMIDFWD
1McKeown2Hendrie22Hewitt3Preston25Pollock18Morais37Bennett15Clifton14Spokes12Gibson16Jackson33Howard2Clarke6Onariase4Bedeau8Gilliead20Spence15Hippoly.9Loft22Beestin45McAtee11Eisa

Substitutes

Coach: I. Holloway

Substitutes

Coach: N. Cox

GrimsbyPosition StrengthScunthorpe
Grimsby4-4-2
1GoalkeeperJ. McKeown
2DefenderL. Hendrie
22DefenderE. Hewitt
3DefenderD. Preston
25DefenderM. Pollock
18MidfielderFilipe Morais
37MidfielderK. Bennett
15MidfielderH. Clifton
14MidfielderL. Spokes
12ForwardM. Gibson
16ForwardI. Jackson
Scunthorpe4-4-1-1
33GoalkeeperM. Howard
2DefenderJ. Clarke
6DefenderE. Onariase
4DefenderJ. Bedeau
15DefenderM. Hippolyte
8MidfielderA. Gilliead
20MidfielderL. Spence
22MidfielderA. Beestin
11MidfielderAbobaker Eisa
9ForwardR. Loft
45ForwardJ. McAtee

Match Summary

Grimsby defeated Scunthorpe 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by M. Pollock 21′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Grimsby had 47% possession while Scunthorpe held 53%. Grimsby had 6 shots (2 on target) compared to 3 (1 on target) for Scunthorpe. Grimsby made 4 substitutions, Scunthorpe made 2.

Rivalry since 2013

Grimsby vs Scunthorpe Head to Head Results

7 stretnutí
Grimsby
2
wins
Drawn
1
Scunthorpe
4
wins
Total goals
15 · 2.1/match
Both scored
3/7 · 43%
Over 2.5
4/7 · 57%

Recent Form

Grimsby

DWWWLW

Scunthorpe

LWLDWL

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.

Grimsby2wins
0draws4 meetings
Scunthorpe2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

1.8

Average goals per game

25%

Games with 3+ goals

0%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (36%) — the odds may underestimate Grimsby.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.5%

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 38.1%Draw 31.3%Away 36.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.553.102.75
Max2.703.252.82
Over 2.5: 44.4%Under 2.5: 62.1%
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market35.9%29.8%34.3%
Public market36.2%29.2%34.5%

Grimsby vs Scunthorpe — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Grimsby
Result vs. Market: Grimsby (38%)

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.

GrimsbyHalf-time:10Scunthorpe
6Shots3
2Shots on target1

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
23/01/21Scunthorpe3–0Grimsby2.30/3.24/3.22
19/12/20Grimsby1–0Scunthorpe2.62/3.20/2.77
07/03/20Scunthorpe0–2Grimsby2.16/3.42/3.37
21/12/19Grimsby0–1Scunthorpe2.93/3.36/2.48

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: Scunthorpe

W 69D 68L 84
Over 2.541
Goals scored251

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026