Walsall
3/10Wins
0.8Goals / game
1.6Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At home, 1 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Walsall’s results
League TwoMatchweek 2THE MATCH CENTREWalsall vs Grimsby match centre
Full time
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UK time · Europe/LondonTHE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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THE FINAL WHISTLE
FULL TIMEThe match in numbers
Statistics and key moments from this match.
WalsallGrimsby
1.280Expected goals · API-Football1.470
2Shots on target1
16Total Shots13
52%Ball Possession48%
8Corner Kicks7
12Fouls15
1Yellow Cards1
—Red Cards—
1Goalkeeper Saves2
370Total passes341
292Passes accurate265
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Walsall 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Grimsby 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Grimsby
6/10Wins
1.8Goals / game
0.8Conceded / game
Keep in view: 1 loss in that sample. At away venues, 4 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Grimsby’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Walsall
10 matchesResults3 wins · 2 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game0.8
Goals conceded per game1.6
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored2 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
GillinghamAway · League Two3–0Bristol CityAway · League Cup1–0Notts CountyHome · Friendlies Clubs0–0AFC Telford UnitedAway · Friendlies Clubs0–1Aston VillaHome · Friendlies Clubs0–5LeamingtonAway · Friendlies Clubs0–0BromleyAway · League Two1–3Harrogate TownHome · League Two0–2BarrowAway · League Two3–1CheltenhamHome · League Two0–4
Grimsby
10 matchesResults6 wins · 3 draws · 1 losses
Goals scored per game1.8
Goals conceded per game0.8
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Exeter CityHome · League Two1–0BlackpoolHome · League Cup1–3Grimsby BoroughHome · Friendlies Clubs3–2WiganHome · Friendlies Clubs2–0Boston UnitedAway · Friendlies Clubs0–0LincolnHome · Friendlies Clubs5–1HartlepoolAway · Friendlies Clubs3–0Zorya LuhanskAway · Friendlies Clubs1–1Cleethorpes TownAway · Friendlies Clubs0–0Salford CityAway · League Two2–1
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Walsall at home with Grimsby away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 04:53 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
League Two · 2026/27 · all league matches
WalsallGrimsby
7Matches played7
13Points earned13
3Wins3
1.4Goals scored / match1.6
0.6Goals conceded / match0.9
5Clean sheets4
3Failed to score1
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Walsall at home with Grimsby away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Walsall
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Lee Grant
- 1
J. WardG - 22
E. AhuiD - 25
D. SkuraD - 4
J. ConnollyD - 3
M. HancockD - 15
I. MooreM - 6
S. SpranglerM - 10
L. SimperM - 17
C. ClarkeM - 9
A. DallasM - 19
A. PressleyF
Substitutes (7)
31 · T. Wooster
5 · H. Burke
2 · R. Browne
8 · C. Crew
37 · A. Adomah
11 · R. Smith
7 · T. Sodje
Grimsby
Confirmed formation4-1-4-1David Artell
- 31
C. PymG - 5
H. RodgersD - 2
M. KacurriD - 17
C. McJannetD - 3
J. SweeneyD - 15
G. D. TuriM - 14
J. Amaluzor - 4
K. GreenM - 8
C. DoyleM - 30
C. VernamM - 39
A. CookF
Substitutes (7)
41 · S. Auton
6 · S. Lavelle
12 · J. Foulkes
11 · R. Reynolds
23 · H. Brown
18 · K. Catchpole
9 · I. Morgan
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Walsall
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Ward | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 31 | — |
| Elicha Ahui | 80 | 7.6 | — | 0 | — | 37 | 2 |
| Declan Skura | 90 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 1 | 51 | — |
| James Connolly | 90 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 53 | — |
| Mason Hancock | 90 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 44 | 3 |
| Isaac Moore | 80 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 30 | — |
| Sven Sprangler | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 36 | 2 |
| Lewis Simper | 80 | 7.7 | — | 0 | — | 20 | 1 |
| Courtney Clarke | 89 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 27 | — |
| Andy Dallas | 64 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 12 | — |
| Aaron Pressley | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | 3 | 16 | — |
| Reece Smith | 26 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 6 | 1 |
| Rico Browne | 10 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 3 | — |
| Charlie Crew | 10 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 3 | — |
| Tai Sodje | 10 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Albert Adomah | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | — | — |
| Tom Wooster | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Harrison Burke | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Grimsby
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christy Pym | 90 | 7.7 | — | 0 | — | 44 | — |
| Harvey Rodgers | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | 1 | 27 | — |
| Maldini Kacurri | 90 | 7.6 | — | 0 | — | 37 | 1 |
| Cameron McJannett | 90 | 7.6 | — | 0 | — | 43 | — |
| Jayden Sweeney | 90 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 33 | 4 |
| Géza Dávid Turi | 90 | 7.3 | — | 0 | — | 32 | 6 |
| Justin Amaluzor | 90 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 27 | 5 |
| Kieran Green | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 30 | — |
| Cian Doyle | 80 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 26 | 3 |
| Charles Vernam | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 23 | — |
| Andy Cook | 70 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Iwan Morgan | 20 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 4 | — |
| Ryley Reynolds | 10 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 3 | — |
| Sebastian Auton | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joe Foulkes | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Samuel Lavelle | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kristian Catchpole | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Henry Brown | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗League Two table
Current standings · League Two. Both teams are highlighted. These may include matches played after this fixture.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barnet | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 15 | WWDDD |
| 2 |  Cheltenham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 15 | WDWDW |
| 3 |  Bristol Rovers | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 15 | WLLWW |
| 4 |  York | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 14 | WLWDL |
| 5 | Walsall | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 14 | DWDDD |
| 6 | Grimsby | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 13 | LWWDD |
| 7 |  Salford City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 13 | WWDWW |
| 8 |  Gillingham | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 12 | LWWWD |
| 9 |  Crewe | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | DDDDD |
| 10 |  Tranmere | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 11 | DDLWD |
| 11 |  Chesterfield | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 11 | LWWDD |
| 12 |  Swindon Town | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 11 | DLLWW |
| 13 |  Rotherham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 10 | DWDLD |
| 14 |  Fleetwood Town | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 10 | LLDWD |
| 15 |  Colchester | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 10 | DDDLL |
| 16 |  Rochdale | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 10 | WWDLW |
| 17 |  Newport County | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 9 | WDDLL |
| 18 |  Shrewsbury | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 8 | DDWLL |
| 19 |  Accrington ST | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 7 | DDLWD |
| 20 |  Oldham | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 7 | LLLLD |
| 21 |  Exeter City | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 6 | LDLDD |
| 22 |  Northampton | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 6 | LLWDD |
| 23 |  Port Vale | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 5 | LWLLD |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 4 | LLLDL |
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