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Grimsby vs Gillingham

2 September 2023 at 15:00Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire
20
Referee: A. Herczeg

Match Summary

Grimsby defeated Gillingham 2:0. The match was played in League Two 2023.

Rivalry since 2022

Grimsby vs Gillingham Head to Head Results· 7

Grimsby and Gillingham have met 7 times — Grimsby won 3, Gillingham won 1, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2022. Grimsby leads the head-to-head with 3 victories from 7 meetings. A combined 16 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.29 per match (10 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 5 matches (71%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (29%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Grimsby are currently unbeaten in the last 5 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–4 in 2026.

3
wins
Drawn
3
·
Total goals
16 · 2.3/match
Both scored
5/7 · 71%
Over 2.5
2/7 · 29%

Recent Meetings

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13/09/22League Two
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Highest-scoring game: 14 v 2026

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Grimsby have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat. Gillingham show 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Grimsby

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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.

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.4

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

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.

5
wins
draws
3
10 meetings

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (38%) — the odds may underestimate Grimsby.

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.

18 Apr 202625/264.00/3.30/1.86
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18 Oct 202525/261.98/3.59/3.46
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28 Jan 202524/252.42/3.29/2.91
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1 Oct 202424/251.89/3.53/4.01
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16 Mar 202423/242.02/3.36/3.86
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2 Sept 202323/242.44/3.14/2.94
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14 Feb 202322/232.60/3.08/2.95
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13 Sept 202222/231.81/3.50/4.67
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21/03/0908/092.95/3.24/2.25
9 Jun 200808/091.78/3.36/4.25

Market Summary

Margin: 7.0%

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 41.0%Draw 31.8%Away 34.1%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.302.882.90
Max2.523.303.01
Over 2.5: 43.5%Under 2.5: 62.5%
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 market38.4%29.4%32.2%
Public market38.0%29.2%32.8%

Grimsby vs Gillingham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Grimsby
Result vs. Market: Grimsby (41%)

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.

GrimsbyHalf-time:20Gillingham
12Shots6
4Shots on target3

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: Gillingham

W 140D 106L 122
Over 2.540
Goals scored446

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 14 May 2026