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Harrogate Town vs Grimsby

CNG Stadium, Harrogate, North Yorkshire27 February 2021 at 15:00
Referee: T. Kettle

Match Events

Harrogate Town
Grimsby
Kick Off
16′Jay Matete
Half Time
J. MarchJ. Muldoon
69′
A. MartinM. Beck
69′
D. JonesW. Burrell
69′
69′
S. PayneL. John-Lewis
M. Beck

assist: R. Fallowfield

77′
79′
J. MateteFilipe Morais
80′
M. PollockJ. Adams
L. KerryJ. Falkingham
81′
Full Time

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal2
4Shots off Goal2
13Total Shots7
2Blocked Shots3
9Shots insidebox6
4Shots outsidebox1
10Fouls16
5Corner Kicks2
1Offsides1
55%Ball Possession45%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves6
447Total passes366
293Passes accurate196
66%Passes %54%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Harrogate Town is 6.69, compared to — 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. Harrogate Town's highest-rated starter is J. Belshaw (6.80), while Grimsby's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Harrogate Town deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Grimsby's 5-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

Harrogate Town field 4 midfielders averaging 6.57, 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

Harrogate Town 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 68% for Harrogate Town and —% 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

Harrogate Town's starters have collected 1 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 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 Harrogate Town's starting XI is 34.0 (youngest: G. Thomson (33), oldest: J. Belshaw (35)), while Grimsby average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). 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

Harrogate Town's starters average 18 league appearances each, versus 0 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.

Harrogate Town4-4-25-3-2Grimsby
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Belshaw20Hall3Jones5Smith17Kerry7Thomson2Fallowf.30Power28McPake10Martin24March44Eastwood6Waterfa.2Hendrie22Hewitt26Menayese38Mizouni25Pollock8Coke20Matete9Hanson40Payne

Substitutes

Coach: S. Weaver

Substitutes

Coach: P. Hurst

Harrogate TownPosition StrengthGrimsby
6.69
Avg Rating
6.80Goalkeeper (1 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.57Midfielder (4 v 3)
0G 0A0G 0A
Harrogate Town4-4-2
1GoalkeeperJ. Belshaw6.8
20DefenderC. Hall
3DefenderD. Jones
5DefenderW. Smith
2DefenderR. Fallowfield
17MidfielderL. Kerry
7MidfielderG. Thomson6.6
30MidfielderS. Power
28MidfielderJ. McPake
10ForwardA. Martin
24ForwardJ. March
Grimsby5-3-2
44GoalkeeperJ. Eastwood
6DefenderL. Waterfall
2DefenderL. Hendrie
22DefenderE. Hewitt
26DefenderR. Menayese
25DefenderM. Pollock
38MidfielderI. El Mizouni
8MidfielderG. Coke
20MidfielderJ. Matete
9ForwardJ. Hanson
40ForwardS. Payne

Match Summary

Harrogate Town defeated Grimsby 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by M. Beck 77′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Harrogate Town had 55% possession while Grimsby held 45%. Harrogate Town had 13 shots (7 on target) compared to 7 (2 on target) for Grimsby. Harrogate Town made 4 substitutions, Grimsby made 3.

Rivalry since 2015

Harrogate Town vs Grimsby Head to Head Results

10 stretnutí
Harrogate Town
5
wins
Drawn
3
Grimsby
2
wins
Total goals
34 · 3.4/match
Both scored
8/10 · 80%
Over 2.5
8/10 · 80%

Recent Form

Harrogate Town

LWWLLW

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

Harrogate Town dominates

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

Harrogate Town6wins
3draws10 meetings
Grimsby1wins

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

70%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.9%

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 55.2%Draw 28.1%Away 22.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.753.404.20
Max1.853.664.75
Over 2.5: 48.8%Under 2.5: 57.1%
Market favourite:Harrogate Town · 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 market52.0%26.3%21.8%
Public market53.9%26.2%19.9%
Δ1.9%1.9%

Harrogate Town vs Grimsby — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Harrogate Town
Result vs. Market: Harrogate Town (55%)

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.

Harrogate TownHalf-time:00Grimsby
13Shots7
7Shots on target2

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
03/04/26Grimsby1–3Harrogate Town1.51/4.00/5.75
09/08/25Harrogate Town3–3Grimsby2.92/3.34/2.33
12/04/25Harrogate Town2–2Grimsby3.76/3.38/1.98
26/12/24Grimsby2–1Harrogate Town1.70/3.77/4.77
09/04/24Harrogate Town1–0Grimsby2.78/3.47/2.46
23/12/23Grimsby1–2Harrogate Town1.81/3.72/4.26
21/02/23Grimsby0–0Harrogate Town1.76/3.73/4.65
26/12/22Harrogate Town3–2Grimsby2.88/3.35/2.44
27/02/21Harrogate Town1–0Grimsby1.81/3.55/4.46
20/10/20Grimsby1–2Harrogate Town3.46/3.43/2.13

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: Harrogate Town

W 83D 68L 125
Over 2.550
Goals scored317

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