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Harrogate Town vs Grimsby

EnviroVent Stadium, Harrogate, North Yorkshire26 December 2022 at 15:00
Referee: B. Madden

Match Events

Harrogate Town
Grimsby
Kick Off
L. Armstrong

assist: S. Folarin

12′
29′
O. Khan

assist: M. Efete

Warren Burrell31′
Kayne Ramsay42′
42′Kieran Green
Half Time
49′
H. Clifton

assist: J. McAtee

T. FrostJ. Muldoon
65′
L. Armstrong

assist: J. Muldoon

76′
S. FolarinM. Wright
79′
83′
B. KiernanD. Orsi
J. ColeyJ. Austerfield
90′
M. Crocombe

Own Goal

90+1′
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal8
5Shots off Goal5
12Total Shots16
4Blocked Shots3
8Shots insidebox7
4Shots outsidebox9
10Fouls11
3Corner Kicks3
2Offsides1
54%Ball Possession46%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
6Goalkeeper Saves1
452Total passes372
316Passes accurate228
70%Passes %61%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Harrogate Town is 6.59, compared to 7.00 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 W. Burrell (6.73), while Grimsby's best-rated player is K. Green (7.00).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Harrogate Town have contributed 1 goals and 1 assists this season, led by W. Burrell (1G). Grimsby's starters account for 13 goals and 5 assists, spearheaded by K. Green (13G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Harrogate Town deploy 4 defenders rated 6.73 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

Harrogate Town field 5 midfielders averaging 6.52, versus Grimsby's 5 rated 7.00. 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 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 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 69% for Harrogate Town and 58% 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 5 yellow cards this season, compared to 4 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 34.3 (youngest: G. Thomson (33), oldest: W. Burrell (35)), while Grimsby average 28.0 (youngest: K. Green (28), oldest: K. Green (28)). 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 14 league appearances each, versus 42 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 Town4-2-3-14-1-4-1Grimsby
GKDEFMIDFWD
21Jameson20Ramsay6Burrell3Mattock15Headley4Falking.19Frost7Thomson10Coley12Folarin29Armstro.1Crocombe2Efete6Waterfa.31Maher22Amos4Green27Kiernan8Holohan15Clifton11Khan10McAtee

Substitutes

Coach: S. Weaver

Substitutes

Coach: P. Hurst

Harrogate TownPosition StrengthGrimsby
6.59
Avg Rating
7.00
6.73Defender (4 v 4)
1G 1A0G 0A
6.52Midfielder (5 v 5)7.00
0G 0A13G 5A
Harrogate Town4-2-3-1
21GoalkeeperP. Jameson
20DefenderK. Ramsay
6DefenderW. Burrell6.71G1A
3DefenderJ. Mattock
15DefenderJ. Headley
4MidfielderJ. Falkingham6.5
19MidfielderT. Frost
7MidfielderG. Thomson6.6
10MidfielderJ. Coley
12MidfielderS. Folarin
29ForwardL. Armstrong
Grimsby4-1-4-1
1GoalkeeperM. Crocombe
2DefenderM. Efete
6DefenderL. Waterfall
31DefenderN. Maher
22DefenderD. Amos
4MidfielderK. Green7.013G5A
27MidfielderB. Kiernan
8MidfielderG. Holohan
15MidfielderH. Clifton
11MidfielderO. Khan
10ForwardJ. McAtee

Match Summary

Harrogate Town defeated Grimsby 3:2. The match was played in League Two 2022. Goals were scored by L. Armstrong 12′, O. Khan 29′, H. Clifton 49′, L. Armstrong 76′, M. Crocombe 90′ (o.g.). 3 yellow cards were shown. Harrogate Town had 54% possession while Grimsby held 46%. Harrogate Town had 12 shots (3 on target) compared to 16 (8 on target) for Grimsby. Harrogate Town made 3 substitutions, Grimsby made 1.

Rivalry since 2015

Harrogate Town vs Grimsby Head to Head Results

10 stretnutí
Harrogate Town
5
wins
Drawn
3
Grimsby
2
wins
Total goals
30 · 3.0/match
Both scored
7/10 · 70%
Over 2.5
7/10 · 70%

Recent Form

Harrogate Town

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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

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (34%) — the odds may underestimate Harrogate Town.

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 34.7%Draw 29.9%Away 40.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.863.252.38
Max2.903.502.50
Over 2.5: 49.5%Under 2.5: 54.6%
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 market33.5%27.4%39.1%
Public market33.1%28.9%38.1%
Δ0.4%1.5%1.0%

Harrogate Town vs Grimsby — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Harrogate Town
Result vs. Market: Grimsby (41%)

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.

Harrogate TownHalf-time:11Grimsby
12Shots16
3Shots on target8

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