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Scunthorpe vs Grimsby

Sands Stadium, Scunthorpe23 January 2021 at 13:00
30
Referee: O. Yates

Match Events

Scunthorpe
Grimsby
Kick Off
29′Max Wright
R. Loft
38′
Half Time
46′
D. PrestonD. Rose
46′
M. WrightG. Williams
46′
E. HewittL. Spokes
Abobaker Eisa

assist: R. Loft

65′
J. ClarkeJ. Rowe
69′
72′
M. GreenS. Scannell
72′
J. HansonI. Jackson
D. GreenJ. McAtee
74′
J. KaracanL. Spence
74′
Ryan Loft75′
Alex Gilliead83′
R. LoftJ. Hallam
90+4′
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal4
5Shots off Goal1
10Total Shots12
0Blocked Shots7
7Shots insidebox8
3Shots outsidebox4
17Fouls18
3Corner Kicks4
0Offsides4
39%Ball Possession61%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves2
296Total passes459
158Passes accurate311
53%Passes %68%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Scunthorpe 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

Scunthorpe field 4 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

Scunthorpe start 2 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.

Scunthorpe4-4-1-14-4-2Grimsby
GKDEFMIDFWD
33Howard2Clarke3Taft6Onariase38O'Malley23Karacan8Gilliead14Green9Loft22Beestin11Eisa1McKeown36Habergh.2Hendrie22Hewitt26Menayese3Preston25Pollock19Wright20Matete7Green9Hanson

Substitutes

Coach: N. Cox

Substitutes

Coach: P. Hurst

ScunthorpePosition StrengthGrimsby
Scunthorpe4-4-1-1
33GoalkeeperM. Howard
2DefenderJ. Clarke
3DefenderG. Taft
6DefenderE. Onariase
38DefenderM. O'Malley
23MidfielderJ. Karacan
8MidfielderA. Gilliead
14MidfielderD. Green
22MidfielderA. Beestin
9ForwardR. Loft
11ForwardAbobaker Eisa
Grimsby4-4-2
1GoalkeeperJ. McKeown
36DefenderS. Habergham
2DefenderL. Hendrie
26DefenderR. Menayese
25DefenderM. Pollock
22MidfielderE. Hewitt
3MidfielderD. Preston
19MidfielderM. Wright
20MidfielderJ. Matete
7ForwardM. Green
9ForwardJ. Hanson

Match Summary

Scunthorpe defeated Grimsby 3:0. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by Abobaker Eisa 14′, R. Loft 38′, Abobaker Eisa 65′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Scunthorpe had 39% possession while Grimsby held 61%. Scunthorpe had 10 shots (5 on target) compared to 12 (4 on target) for Grimsby. Scunthorpe made 4 substitutions, Grimsby made 5.

Rivalry since 2013

Scunthorpe vs Grimsby Head to Head Results

7 stretnutí
Scunthorpe
3
wins
Drawn
1
Grimsby
3
wins
Total goals
13 · 1.9/match
Both scored
3/7 · 43%
Over 2.5
3/7 · 43%

Recent Form

Scunthorpe

LWLDWL

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.

Scunthorpe2wins
0draws4 meetings
Grimsby2wins

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

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 43.5%Draw 30.9%Away 31.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.253.103.20
Max2.403.403.27
Over 2.5: 44.4%Under 2.5: 62.1%
Market favourite:Scunthorpe · 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 market40.3%30.1%29.6%
Public market42.3%28.0%29.7%
Δ2.0%2.1%0.1%

Scunthorpe vs Grimsby — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Scunthorpe
Result vs. Market: Scunthorpe (43%)

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.

ScunthorpeHalf-time:20Grimsby
10Shots12
5Shots on target4

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: Scunthorpe

W 69D 68L 84
Over 2.541
Goals scored251

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