Cheltenham Town vs Grimsby Town: match statistics
Cheltenham Town vs Grimsby Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cheltenham Town played against Grimsby Town in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on September 5, 2026. Venue: The EV Charger Points Stadium. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Cheltenham Town has 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.75 points per game. Grimsby Town has 1 win, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.50 points per game.
Scoring records
Cheltenham Town scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 1.75. Grimsby Town scores 1.25 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Cheltenham Town's games and 50% of Grimsby Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 50%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Grimsby Town has the higher season xG average, 1.74 to 1.27 per game. Cheltenham Town takes 10.3 shots per game, while Grimsby Town takes 16.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Cheltenham Town leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 1.50 goals per game after halftime. Grimsby Town leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cheltenham Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (3 goals). For Grimsby Town, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% 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
Grimsby remain unbeaten after three league matches, although two of them ended in draws. Across their last five fixtures, they have recorded 3 draws, 1 win and 1 defeat. Away from home, the visitors have so far played out a goalless draw, keeping a clean sheet but also failing to score, despite creating chances worth an average of 1.22 xG. Cheltenham won their only home match to date 2:1 and averaged 4 shots on target, but their xG was just 0.92, while they allowed as much as 1.96 xG at their own end. The hosts are also in poorer current form, having conceded 12 goals and collected just 4 points in their last five outings. Cheltenham’s home advantage is offset by Grimsby’s defensive solidity, making a draw the most likely outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS signal is strengthened by current form: Cheltenham recorded goals for both sides in 100% of their last 5 matches, while Grimsby did so in 60%. During this period, the hosts averaged 1.4 goals scored but conceded as many as 2.4, whereas the visitors scored 1.2 goals and allowed opponents 1.4. Grimsby have recently created chances worth an average of 1.59 xG, while Cheltenham’s defense allows opponents 1.61 xG, clearly supporting the case for an away goal. Cheltenham also have strong attacking numbers over a broader sample: 1.81 xG, 17 shots and 4.5 shots on target per match, with Grimsby conceding 1.47 xG. The main risk is Grimsby’s 0% BTTS record so far this season; however, the figures from their last five matches provide stronger support for a BTTS - Yes scenario.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
Cheltenham have averaged 1.4 goals scored and as many as 2.4 conceded across their last 5 matches, indicating a very open game profile. All 5 of the hosts’ last matches produced at least 3 goals, while both teams scored in 100% of those fixtures. Over the same period, Grimsby have averaged 1.2 goals scored and 1.4 conceded, with 60% of their matches going over 2.5 goals. The hosts create plenty of chances, averaging 17 shots and recording 1.81 xG, while Grimsby’s recent xG stands at 1.59. The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals, as the combination of Cheltenham’s recent defensive weakness and both teams’ attacking metrics clearly supports at least two goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Grimsby win after 90 minutes, as the visitors were level at the break in 60% of their last five matches, while Cheltenham were trailing at half-time in as many as 80%. During this period, the hosts averaged just 0.2 goals scored before the break and conceded 1.6, whereas Grimsby recorded averages of 0.4 goals scored and 0.4 conceded. After the interval, however, Cheltenham look considerably stronger, averaging 1.2 goals scored, which means that HT/FT variants involving a home win still retain a significant share. Grimsby’s greater consistency is reflected in 60% draws and only 20% defeats across their last five matches, compared with Cheltenham’s 60% defeat rate. An away win remains moderately likely, but Cheltenham’s high home xG of 1.81, compared with 1.22 for the visitors, reduces confidence in a straightforward Grimsby victory.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
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
| Cheltenham Town | Grimsby Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 49% | 26% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.29 |
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.
Cheltenham Town is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.75 pts / game - Cheltenham Town · 1.5 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.
Cheltenham Town is 60% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - Cheltenham Town · 1.25 goals / game - Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town is 75% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.75 goals / game - Cheltenham Town · 1 goals / game - Grimsby Town
Cheltenham Town scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 games), while Grimsby Town keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 games).
Grimsby Town scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 games), while Cheltenham Town keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 games).
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 - Cheltenham Town
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 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Cheltenham Town · 2 pts / game - Grimsby Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cheltenham Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 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 50% of games and wins 25%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 0% |
| No goal | 50% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 0.75 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 25% | 75% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
* 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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Cheltenham Town
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
| Cheltenham Town | Liga | Grimsby Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.75 | 2.60 | ▼ 2.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 50% | • 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 26% | ▲ 50% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 74% | • 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 78% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Record from Cheltenham Town's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Grimsby Town. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cheltenham Town vs Grimsby Town?
The EFL League Two match finished Cheltenham Town 2:2 Grimsby Town. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Cheltenham Town and Grimsby Town?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Cheltenham Town won 0, Grimsby Town won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Cheltenham Town vs Grimsby Town?
Cheltenham Town score 2.00 goals per game on average and Grimsby Town 1.25. The EFL League Two average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Cheltenham Town's matches and 50% of Grimsby Town's.
What form are Cheltenham Town and Grimsby Town in?
Over the last 5 games Cheltenham Town have a 2-1-1 record (1.75 points per game) and Grimsby Town 1-3-0 (1.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cheltenham Town 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.