Bristol Rovers vs Grimsby Town: match statistics
Bristol Rovers are in very poor form, sitting in 22nd place in the table with just 31% of home wins and a disastrous 63% of losses at their home ground. The hosts have averaged only 1.2 points per game in their last 5 matches, conceding as many as 8 goals while scoring just 8. Grimsby Town are in a solid 10th position, showing much better efficiency in away matches – 40% wins and 40% draws with only 20% losses. The visitors have a positive goal difference away from home (+2), a higher shot accuracy (11% vs 8%), and a better average of goals scored (1.4 vs 0.94). The form of both teams in the last 5 matches is similar (1.2 PPG each), but Grimsby's significantly better away disposition and the critical situation of the hosts point to an away win or at least a draw.
Bristol Rovers vs Grimsby Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bristol Rovers played against Grimsby Town in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Bristol Rovers has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Grimsby Town has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Bristol Rovers scores 0.91 goals per game and allows 1.72. Grimsby Town scores 1.42 and allows 1.10. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 41% of Bristol Rovers's games and 45% of Grimsby Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 53% and 42%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Grimsby Town has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.29 per game. Bristol Rovers takes 11.4 shots per game, while Grimsby Town takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Bristol Rovers leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.47 goals per game after halftime. Grimsby Town leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.74 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bristol Rovers's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). For Grimsby Town, it is minutes 61-75 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Bristol Rovers are in very poor form, sitting in 22nd place in the table with just 31% of home wins and a disastrous 63% of losses at their home ground. The hosts have averaged only 1.2 points per game in their last 5 matches, conceding as many as 8 goals while scoring just 8. Grimsby Town are in a solid 10th position, showing much better efficiency in away matches – 40% wins and 40% draws with only 20% losses. The visitors have a positive goal difference away from home (+2), a higher shot accuracy (11% vs 8%), and a better average of goals scored (1.4 vs 0.94). The form of both teams in the last 5 matches is similar (1.2 PPG each), but Grimsby's significantly better away disposition and the critical situation of the hosts point to an away win or at least a draw.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Bristol Rovers | Grimsby Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 27% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.30 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Grimsby Town is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Bristol Rovers · 1.8 pts / game - Grimsby Town
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Grimsby Town is 56% better for: goals scored per game.
0.91 goals / game - Bristol Rovers · 1.42 goals / game - Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town is 56% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.72 goals / game - Bristol Rovers · 1.1 goals / game - Grimsby Town
Bristol Rovers scores in 56% of games (18 of 32 meczów), while Grimsby Town keeps a clean sheet in 39% (12 of 31 meczów).
Grimsby Town scores in 77% of games (24 of 31 meczów), while Bristol Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 19% (6 of 32 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Bristol Rovers
Over / Under - Grimsby Town
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Grimsby Town is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.06 pts / game - Bristol Rovers · 1.35 pts / game - Grimsby Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bristol Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Grimsby Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (20). Late-goal balance (76-90): -16 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Bristol Rovers
Grimsby Town
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Bristol Rovers | Liga | Grimsby Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.63 | 2.57 | • 2.52 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 41% | 53% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 47% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 26% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 69% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 76% | • 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Bristol Rovers's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Grimsby Town. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bristol Rovers vs Grimsby Town?
The EFL League Two match finished Bristol Rovers 3:1 Grimsby Town. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Bristol Rovers vs Grimsby Town?
Bristol Rovers score 0.91 goals per game on average and Grimsby Town 1.42. The EFL League Two average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 41% of Bristol Rovers's matches and 45% of Grimsby Town's.
What form are Bristol Rovers and Grimsby Town in?
Over the last 5 games Bristol Rovers have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Grimsby Town 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bristol Rovers vs Grimsby Town?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.