Colchester United vs Grimsby Town: match statistics
The match promises to be a very balanced clash between two teams in good form. Colchester United presents a solid attitude at home with 46% wins at their own stadium and a good run of 3 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 matches. Grimsby Town is in capital form with 5 wins in a row, giving them 3 points per match in recent meetings. The visitors have a better away record (38% wins, 31% clean sheets) than the hosts do at home. The xG statistics are close (1.57 for the hosts vs 1.38 for the visitors), which suggests a balanced quality of play. Considering the high form of the visitors, the solidity of the hosts on their own turf, and the history of draws for both teams (31% for the hosts, 38% for the visitors), a draw seems the most likely result.
Colchester United vs Grimsby Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Colchester United played against Grimsby Town in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on January 27, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Colchester United has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Grimsby Town has 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Colchester United scores 1.58 goals per game and allows 1.12. Grimsby Town scores 1.46 and allows 1.15. Games in this league average 2.63 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Colchester United's games and 46% of Grimsby Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 35% and 42%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Grimsby Town has the higher season xG average, 1.59 to 1.36 per game. Colchester United takes 11.4 shots per game, while Grimsby Town takes 13.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Colchester United leads at halftime in 31% of its games and scores 0.69 goals per game after halftime. Grimsby Town leads at halftime in 31% and scores 0.69 after halftime.
When the teams score
Colchester United's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (11 goals). For Grimsby Town, it is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.63 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 48% 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 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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
The match promises to be a very balanced clash between two teams in good form. Colchester United presents a solid attitude at home with 46% wins at their own stadium and a good run of 3 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 matches. Grimsby Town is in capital form with 5 wins in a row, giving them 3 points per match in recent meetings. The visitors have a better away record (38% wins, 31% clean sheets) than the hosts do at home. The xG statistics are close (1.57 for the hosts vs 1.38 for the visitors), which suggests a balanced quality of play. Considering the high form of the visitors, the solidity of the hosts on their own turf, and the history of draws for both teams (31% for the hosts, 38% for the visitors), a draw seems the most likely result.
View the statistical overviewStats 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
| Colchester United | Grimsby Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.31 |
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 18% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Colchester United · 2.6 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.
Colchester United is 8% better for: goals scored per game.
1.58 goals / game - Colchester United · 1.46 goals / game - Grimsby Town
Colchester United scores in 81% of games (21 of 26 meczów), while Grimsby Town keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 meczów).
Grimsby Town scores in 77% of games (20 of 26 meczów), while Colchester United keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 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 - Colchester United
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Colchester United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Grimsby Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 31% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 100% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +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 0-15 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). 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
Colchester United
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
| Colchester United | Liga | Grimsby Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.69 | 2.63 | • 2.62 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 55% | ▼ 46% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 35% | 48% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 27% | 25% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 69% | ▼ 65% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 77% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Colchester United's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Grimsby Town. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Colchester United vs Grimsby Town?
The EFL League Two match finished Colchester United 0:1 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 Colchester United vs Grimsby Town?
Colchester United score 1.58 goals per game on average and Grimsby Town 1.46. The EFL League Two average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Colchester United's matches and 46% of Grimsby Town's.
What form are Colchester United and Grimsby Town in?
Over the last 5 games Colchester United have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Grimsby Town 4-1-0 (2.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Colchester United vs Grimsby Town?
The statistical background for Colchester United vs Grimsby Town — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.