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Morecambe vs Grimsby

Globe Arena, Morecambe, Lancashire26 December 2020 at 15:00
31
Referee: D. Bourne

Match Events

Morecambe
Grimsby
Kick Off
21′
M. Pollock
Cole Stockton45′
Half Time
Yann Songo'o56′
Carlos Gomes

assist: J. Slew

57′
68′
I. JacksonM. Gibson
72′
K. BennettO. Edwards
77′
Filipe MoraisJ. Tilley
77′
M. GreenG. Williams
J. SlewT. Diagouraga
86′
A. Phillips

assist: Carlos Gomes

90+3′
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal3
2Shots off Goal3
11Total Shots6
4Blocked Shots0
8Shots insidebox3
3Shots outsidebox3
9Fouls17
8Corner Kicks2
2Offsides1
50%Ball Possession50%
2Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
310Total passes312
170Passes accurate171
55%Passes %55%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Morecambe 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

Morecambe field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Grimsby'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

Morecambe start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 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.

Morecambe4-2-3-1Grimsby
GKDEFMIDFWD
12Halstead6Davis3Hendrie5Lavelle10Wildig7Slew24Songo'o20Phillips21Cooney9Stockton11Gomes

Substitutes

Coach: D. Adams

Substitutes

MorecambePosition StrengthGrimsby
Morecambe4-2-3-1
12GoalkeeperM. Halstead
6DefenderH. Davis
3DefenderS. Hendrie
5DefenderS. Lavelle
21DefenderR. Cooney
10MidfielderA. Wildig
7MidfielderJ. Slew
24MidfielderY. Songo'o
20MidfielderA. Phillips
11MidfielderCarlos Gomes
9ForwardC. Stockton
Grimsby
1GoalkeeperJ. McKeown
6DefenderL. Waterfall
2DefenderL. Hendrie
3DefenderD. Preston
25DefenderM. Pollock
22MidfielderE. Hewitt
18MidfielderFilipe Morais
37MidfielderK. Bennett
15MidfielderH. Clifton
7ForwardM. Green
16ForwardI. Jackson

Match Summary

Morecambe defeated Grimsby 3:1. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by M. Pollock 21′, Carlos Gomes 57′, Carlos Gomes 71′, A. Phillips 90′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Morecambe had 50% possession while Grimsby held 50%. Morecambe had 11 shots (5 on target) compared to 6 (3 on target) for Grimsby. Morecambe made 1 substitutions, Grimsby made 4.

Rivalry since 2016

Morecambe vs Grimsby Head to Head Results

13 stretnutí
Morecambe
4
wins
Drawn
3
Grimsby
6
wins
Total goals
32 · 2.5/match
Both scored
6/13 · 46%
Over 2.5
6/13 · 46%

Recent Form

Morecambe

LLLDWL

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

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.

Morecambe3wins
2draws10 meetings
Grimsby5wins

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 (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (52%) — the odds may underestimate Grimsby.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.1%

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 54.1%Draw 27.5%Away 24.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.833.404.00
Max1.873.924.20
Over 2.5: 47.6%Under 2.5: 58.8%
Market favourite:Morecambe · 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 market51.7%24.6%23.7%
Public market51.4%26.1%22.4%
Δ0.2%1.5%1.3%

Morecambe vs Grimsby — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Morecambe
Result vs. Market: Morecambe (54%)

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.

MorecambeHalf-time:01Grimsby
11Shots6
5Shots on target3

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: Morecambe

W 229D 196L 302
Over 2.550
Goals scored890

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