League Two · Season 2020
Match Events
Penalty
assist: L. Hendrie
Match Statistics
Lineups
Defensive Solidity
Grimsby deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Forest Green's 3-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 Forest Green'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 3 for Forest Green 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.
Substitutes
Coach: P. Hurst
Substitutes
Coach: M. Cooper
Match Summary
Forest Green defeated Grimsby 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by J. Matt 19′ (pen.), J. Hanson 38′, E. Adams 66′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Grimsby had 47% possession while Forest Green held 53%. Grimsby had 6 shots (1 on target) compared to 10 (5 on target) for Forest Green. Grimsby made 3 substitutions, Forest Green made 1.
Grimsby vs Forest Green Head to Head Results
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Recent Form
Grimsby
Forest Green
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 recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
2.6
Average goals per game
60%
Games with 3+ goals
40%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (21%) — the odds may underestimate Grimsby.
Market Summary
Margin: 5.8%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
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 4.20 | 3.40 | 1.80 |
| Max | 4.75 | 3.50 | 1.88 |
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.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 21.3% | 27.7% | 51.0% |
| Public market | 20.0% | 27.2% | 52.8% |
| Δ | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
Grimsby vs Forest Green — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
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.
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.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2423/24 | Grimsby | 1–0 | Forest Green | 2.03/3.56/3.60 |
| 18/11/2323/24 | Forest Green | 2–2 | Grimsby | 2.41/3.47/2.84 |
| 06/03/2120/21 | Grimsby | 1–2 | Forest Green | 4.48/3.45/1.84 |
| 27/10/2020/21 | Forest Green | 1–0 | Grimsby | 1.65/3.84/5.36 |
| 01/02/2019/20 | Grimsby | 2–2 | Forest Green | 2.74/3.17/2.76 |
| 17/08/1919/20 | Forest Green | 1–0 | Grimsby | 2.06/3.30/4.04 |
| 22/01/1918/19 | Forest Green | 3–0 | Grimsby | 1.68/3.99/5.05 |
| 04/08/1818/19 | Grimsby | 1–4 | Forest Green | 2.33/3.31/3.22 |
| 05/05/1817/18 | Forest Green | 0–3 | Grimsby | 2.23/3.55/3.21 |
| 09/12/1717/18 | Grimsby | 1–0 | Forest Green | 1.90/3.56/4.18 |
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
Away Record: Forest Green
Data: football-data.co.uk
API data: 11 May 2026