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Grimsby vs Tranmere

Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire17 March 2021 at 19:00
00
Referee: R. Lewis

Match Events

Grimsby
Tranmere
Kick Off
Julien Lamy8′
Half Time
47′Corey Taylor
Filipe MoraisI. Jackson
53′
55′
C. TaylorD. Lloyd
Harry Clifton60′
71′Liam Ridehalgh
77′
P. LewisK. Morris
78′
D. NugentA. Crawford
87′
L. FeeneyE. Monthe
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal1
7Shots off Goal4
11Total Shots8
1Blocked Shots3
6Shots insidebox7
5Shots outsidebox1
16Fouls17
3Corner Kicks7
1Offsides1
38%Ball Possession62%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves3
293Total passes442
164Passes accurate295
56%Passes %67%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Grimsby is —, compared to 6.38 for Tranmere. 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. Grimsby's highest-rated starter is —, while Tranmere's best-rated player is K. Woolery (6.38).

Defensive Solidity

Grimsby deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Tranmere'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 Tranmere'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

Grimsby start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Tranmere averaging 6.38. 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 —% for Grimsby and 75% for Tranmere. 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.

Age & Experience

The average age of Grimsby's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Tranmere average 30.0 (youngest: K. Woolery (30), oldest: K. Woolery (30)). 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

Grimsby's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 8 for Tranmere. 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.

Grimsby4-4-24-3-3Tranmere
GKDEFMIDFWD
1McKeown2Hendrie22Hewitt26Menayese18Morais8Coke15Clifton20Matete21John-Le.9Hanson42Lamy1Davies26Clarke3Ridehal.21Ray18MacDona.8Spearing19Feeney22Lewis11Taylor28Nugent14Woolery

Substitutes

Coach: P. Hurst

Substitutes

Coach: K. Hill

GrimsbyPosition StrengthTranmere
Avg Rating
6.38
Forward (2 v 3)6.38
0G 0A0G 0A
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
Tranmere4-3-3
1GoalkeeperS. Davies
26DefenderP. Clarke
3DefenderL. Ridehalgh
21DefenderG. Ray
18DefenderC. MacDonald
8MidfielderJ. Spearing
19MidfielderL. Feeney
22MidfielderP. Lewis
11ForwardC. Taylor
28ForwardD. Nugent
14ForwardK. Woolery6.4

Match Summary

Grimsby and Tranmere drew 0:0. The match was played in League Two 2020. 4 yellow cards were shown. Grimsby had 38% possession while Tranmere held 62%. Grimsby had 11 shots (3 on target) compared to 8 (1 on target) for Tranmere. Grimsby made 1 substitutions, Tranmere made 4.

Rivalry since 2015

Grimsby vs Tranmere Head to Head Results

13 stretnutí
Grimsby
3
wins
Drawn
4
Tranmere
6
wins
Total goals
40 · 3.1/match
Both scored
9/13 · 69%
Over 2.5
7/13 · 54%

Recent Form

Grimsby

DWWWLW

Tranmere

DLWLDL

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.

Grimsby2wins
4draws10 meetings
Tranmere4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.5

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

60%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.7%

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 25.2%Draw 29.5%Away 50.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.903.201.95
Max4.003.501.99
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 55.6%
Market favourite:Tranmere · 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 market24.0%27.7%48.3%
Public market23.8%27.2%48.9%

Grimsby vs Tranmere — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Tranmere (51%)

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:00Tranmere
11Shots8
3Shots 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
02/05/26Tranmere1–1Grimsby3.10/3.50/2.10
27/11/25Grimsby1–2Tranmere1.68/3.80/4.33
04/03/25Grimsby1–1Tranmere1.77/3.53/4.54
22/10/24Tranmere0–1Grimsby2.04/3.24/3.89
27/01/24Grimsby1–2Tranmere2.20/3.51/3.17
07/10/23Tranmere2–2Grimsby2.68/3.34/2.62
22/04/23Tranmere2–0Grimsby2.79/3.21/2.61
10/12/22Grimsby2–1Tranmere2.45/3.12/3.11
17/03/21Grimsby0–0Tranmere3.97/3.39/1.96
21/11/20Tranmere5–0Grimsby2.08/3.36/3.62

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: Tranmere

W 124D 95L 149
Over 2.542
Goals scored427

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026