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Harrogate Town vs Grimsby

Exercise Stadium, Harrogate, North Yorkshire12 April 2025 at 15:00
Referee: A. Bannister

Match Events

Harrogate Town
Grimsby
Kick Off
Josh March23′
39′
K. Green
45+4′
J. Svanþórsson
Half Time
T. CursonsJ. Daly
46′
46′
E. KhouriJ. Davies
74′
L. BarringtonC. Vernam
B. FoxS. Dooley
75′
75′
K. GreenC. Thompson
75′
D. TharmeT. Warren
E. Taylor
85′
W. BurrellB. Bilongo
86′
D. Rose

Own Goal

87′
90+1′
J. SvanþórssonD. Burns
Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal5
10Shots off Goal2
15Total Shots13
3Blocked Shots6
11Shots insidebox6
4Shots outsidebox7
11Fouls4
5Corner Kicks8
0Offsides1
50%Ball Possession50%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves1
326Total passes336
200Passes accurate216
61%Passes %64%
0expected_goals0
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Harrogate Town is 6.79, compared to 6.84 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 A. O'Connor (7.23), while Grimsby's best-rated player is C. McJannet (7.16).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Harrogate Town have contributed 15 goals and 7 assists this season, led by J. Muldoon (5G). Grimsby's starters account for 24 goals and 13 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 6.98 on average, against Grimsby's 3-man backline averaging 7.02. 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 6.74, versus Grimsby's 5 rated 6.78. 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 6.58, compared to 2 for Grimsby averaging 6.53. 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 67% for Harrogate Town and 68% 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 29 yellow cards this season, compared to 29 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 30.1 (youngest: E. Taylor (22), oldest: J. Muldoon (36)), while Grimsby average 26.9 (youngest: E. Khouri (22), oldest: D. Rose (32)). 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 25 league appearances each, versus 29 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 Town4-2-3-13-1-4-2Grimsby
GKDEFMIDFWD
31Belshaw14Sims15O'Connor5Moon6Burrell27Fox28Morris18Muldoon24March21Taylor25Cursons1Wright5Rodgers24Tharme17McJannet20McEachr.11Svanþór.4Green30Khouri33Hume14Barring.32Rose

Substitutes

Coach: S. Weaver

Substitutes

Coach: D. Artell

Harrogate TownPosition StrengthGrimsby
6.79
Avg Rating
6.84
6.80Goalkeeper (1 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.98Defender (4 v 3)7.02
1G 2A5G 4A
6.74Midfielder (5 v 5)6.78
12G 5A17G 9A
6.58Forward (1 v 2)6.53
2G 0A2G 0A
Harrogate Town4-2-3-1
31GoalkeeperJ. Belshaw6.8
14DefenderT. Sims
15DefenderA. O'Connor7.21A
5DefenderJ. Moon
6DefenderW. Burrell6.71G1A
27MidfielderB. Fox6.71A
28MidfielderB. Morris6.93G2A
18MidfielderJ. Muldoon6.55G1A
24MidfielderJ. March
21MidfielderE. Taylor6.84G1A
25ForwardT. Cursons6.62G
Grimsby3-1-4-2
1GoalkeeperJ. Wright
5DefenderH. Rodgers7.03G2A
24DefenderD. Tharme6.9
17DefenderC. McJannet7.22G2A
20MidfielderG. McEachran6.92A
11MidfielderJ. Svanþórsson6.4
4MidfielderK. Green7.013G5A
30MidfielderE. Khouri6.84G2A
33MidfielderD. Hume
14ForwardL. Barrington
32ForwardD. Rose6.52G

Match Summary

Harrogate Town and Grimsby drew 2:2. The match was played in League Two 2024. Goals were scored by K. Green 39′, J. Svanþórsson 45′, E. Taylor 85′, D. Rose 87′ (o.g.). 1 yellow cards were shown. Harrogate Town had 50% possession while Grimsby held 50%. Harrogate Town had 15 shots (2 on target) compared to 13 (5 on target) for Grimsby. Harrogate Town made 3 substitutions, Grimsby made 5.

Rivalry since 2015

Harrogate Town vs Grimsby Head to Head Results

10 stretnutí
Harrogate Town
6
wins
Drawn
2
Grimsby
2
wins
Total goals
31 · 3.1/match
Both scored
7/10 · 70%
Over 2.5
7/10 · 70%

Recent Form

Harrogate Town

LWWLLW

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 (25%) — the odds may underestimate Harrogate Town.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.9%

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 26.6%Draw 29.6%Away 50.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.753.351.95
Max3.773.402.00
Over 2.5: 45.5%Under 2.5: 60.6%
Market favourite:Grimsby · 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 market24.9%28.1%47.0%
Public market24.8%27.4%47.8%

Harrogate Town vs Grimsby — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Grimsby (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.

Harrogate TownHalf-time:02Grimsby
15Shots13
2Shots on target5

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