Grimsby Town vs Bristol Rovers: match statistics
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Grimsby Town vs Bristol Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Grimsby Town plays Bristol Rovers in EFL League Two (England). The game is scheduled for September 12, 2026. Venue: Blundell Park.
Recent form
Grimsby Town has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Bristol Rovers has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Grimsby Town scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.20. Bristol Rovers scores 2.40 and allows 1.20. Games in this league average 2.67 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Grimsby Town's games and 40% of Bristol Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 40%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Bristol Rovers has the higher season xG average, 2.19 to 1.68 per game. Grimsby Town takes 15.4 shots per game, while Bristol Rovers takes 20.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Grimsby Town leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Bristol Rovers leads at halftime in 80% and scores 1.20 after halftime.
When the teams score
Grimsby Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For Bristol Rovers, it is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.67 goals. Both teams score in 57% 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 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Grimsby Town | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 29% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.40 |
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.
Bristol Rovers is 71% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Grimsby Town · 2.4 pts / game - Bristol Rovers
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.
Bristol Rovers is 71% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - Grimsby Town · 2.4 goals / game - Bristol Rovers
Grimsby Town scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while Bristol Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 meczów).
Bristol Rovers scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 meczów), while Grimsby Town keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 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 - Grimsby Town
Over / Under - Bristol Rovers
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.
Bristol Rovers is 63% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.6 pts / game - Grimsby Town · 2.6 pts / game - Bristol Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Grimsby Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 20%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Bristol Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 80% of games and wins 80%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +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 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - 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
Grimsby Town
Bristol Rovers
* 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
| Grimsby Town | Liga | Bristol Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.60 | 2.67 | ▲ 3.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 57% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 50% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 26% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 75% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 60% | 77% | ▼ 60% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Grimsby Town's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Bristol Rovers. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Grimsby Town and Bristol Rovers play?
Grimsby Town face Bristol Rovers on September 12, 2026 in EFL League Two at Blundell Park. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby Town and Bristol Rovers?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Grimsby Town won 0, Bristol Rovers won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Grimsby Town vs Bristol Rovers?
Grimsby Town score 1.40 goals per game on average and Bristol Rovers 2.40. The EFL League Two average is 2.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Grimsby Town's matches and 40% of Bristol Rovers's.
What form are Grimsby Town and Bristol Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Grimsby Town have a 1-4-0 record (1.40 points per game) and Bristol Rovers 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Grimsby Town vs Bristol Rovers?
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.