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Grimsby vs Colchester

Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire13 March 2021 at 17:30
00
Referee: M. Edwards

Match Events

Grimsby
Colchester
Kick Off
Jay Matete25′
Half Time
L. John-LewisS. Payne
67′
J. LamyJ. Adams
73′
Filipe MoraisI. Jackson
81′
87′
P. Cowan-HallN. Chilvers
88′
F. NoubleA. Oteh
90′Harry Pell
Full Time

Match Statistics

1Shots on Goal1
6Shots off Goal5
9Total Shots10
2Blocked Shots4
5Shots insidebox8
4Shots outsidebox2
9Fouls20
6Corner Kicks4
1Offsides5
54%Ball Possession46%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves1
377Total passes301
216Passes accurate159
57%Passes %53%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Grimsby deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Colchester'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 Colchester's 5 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 1 for Colchester 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.

Grimsby4-4-24-2-3-1Colchester
GKDEFMIDFWD
1McKeown2Hendrie22Hewitt26Menayese18Morais8Coke15Clifton20Matete21John-Le.9Hanson42Lamy29George5Smith18Eastman2Welch-H.21Clampin8Pell10Brown22Sarpong.45Nouble12Cowan-H.11Harriott

Substitutes

Coach: P. Hurst

Substitutes

Coach: W. Brown

GrimsbyPosition StrengthColchester
Grimsby4-4-2
1GoalkeeperJ. McKeown
2DefenderL. Hendrie
22DefenderE. Hewitt
26DefenderR. Menayese
15DefenderH. Clifton
18MidfielderFilipe Morais
8MidfielderG. Coke
20MidfielderJ. Matete
42MidfielderJ. Lamy
21ForwardL. John-Lewis
9ForwardJ. Hanson
Colchester4-2-3-1
29GoalkeeperS. George
5DefenderT. Smith
18DefenderT. Eastman
2DefenderM. Welch-Hayes
21DefenderR. Clampin
8MidfielderH. Pell
10MidfielderJ. Brown
22MidfielderB. Sarpong-Wiredu
12MidfielderP. Cowan-Hall
11MidfielderC. Harriott
45ForwardF. Nouble

Match Summary

Grimsby and Colchester drew 0:0. The match was played in League Two 2020. 2 yellow cards were shown. Grimsby had 54% possession while Colchester held 46%. Grimsby had 9 shots (1 on target) compared to 10 (1 on target) for Colchester. Grimsby made 3 substitutions, Colchester made 2.

Rivalry since 2016

Grimsby vs Colchester Head to Head Results

17 stretnutí
Grimsby
6
wins
Drawn
3
Colchester
8
wins
Total goals
43 · 2.5/match
Both scored
9/17 · 53%
Over 2.5
8/17 · 47%

Recent Form

Grimsby

DWWWLW

Colchester

WLLWWW

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

Colchester dominates

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

Grimsby3wins
1draws10 meetings
Colchester6wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (36%) — the odds may underestimate Colchester.

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 38.7%Draw 32.0%Away 35.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.553.002.80
Max2.653.252.93
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 market36.3%30.8%32.9%
Public market37.1%29.1%33.8%
Δ0.8%1.7%0.9%

Grimsby vs Colchester — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Grimsby (39%)

Result differed from 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:00Colchester
9Shots10
1Shots 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
27/01/26Colchester0–1Grimsby2.15/3.20/3.30
11/10/25Grimsby1–2Colchester1.75/3.72/4.26
28/03/25Colchester1–2Grimsby2.06/3.13/3.87
23/11/24Grimsby0–1Colchester2.40/3.37/2.88
16/04/24Colchester2–0Grimsby2.20/3.35/3.33
24/10/23Grimsby2–3Colchester2.11/3.60/3.34
11/02/23Grimsby0–1Colchester2.06/3.39/3.70
17/09/22Colchester0–1Grimsby3.03/3.30/2.38
13/03/21Grimsby0–0Colchester2.58/3.13/2.84
05/12/20Colchester2–1Grimsby2.02/3.57/3.57

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: Colchester

W 152D 136L 163
Over 2.544
Goals scored546

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026