England - EFL League TwoBlundell ParkData current as of November 07, 2026

Grimsby Town vs Crawley Town: match statistics

Grimsby Town crest
Grimsby Town
2 : 0half-time 2:0
Crawley Town crest
Crawley Town

Grimsby Town vs Crawley Town: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Grimsby Town played against Crawley Town in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on September 19, 2026. Venue: Blundell Park. Final score: 2:0.

Recent form

Grimsby Town has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Crawley Town has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.

Scoring records

Grimsby Town scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.00. Crawley Town scores 1.00 and allows 1.83. Games in this league average 2.64 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 50% of Grimsby Town's games and 67% of Crawley Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.57 per game. Grimsby Town takes 14.3 shots per game, while Crawley Town takes 14.2.

First-half and second-half trends

Grimsby Town leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Crawley Town leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.50 after halftime.

When the teams score

Grimsby Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). For Crawley Town, it is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

League Two games average 2.64 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 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

Grimsby Town remain unbeaten in their last six league matches, recording 2 wins and 4 draws, while Crawley Town have lost 4 of their last 6 games and sit 24th. The hosts have won 67% of their home fixtures, conceding an average of just 0.67 goals and keeping clean sheets in 67% of their appearances—an obvious contrast to Crawley’s zero away clean sheets. Both teams score 1.67 goals per match at their respective venues, but Grimsby create more balanced chances: 1.55 xG against 0.85 xG conceded. Crawley do generate a higher away xG of 1.75 and average 16.67 shots per game, but they have conceded as many as 10 goals in their last five matches. Grimsby’s run of four draws in their last five league games increases the likelihood of a share of the points; however, the hosts’ defensive advantage and more consistent form support a 1 result.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The BTTS pick is primarily supported by current form: in their last 5 matches, both teams recorded this outcome in 60% and 80% of games, respectively, compared with the league average of 56%. Grimsby averaged 1.6 goals scored during this period, while Crawley conceded as many as 2.0 goals per match, significantly increasing the hosts’ chances of ending their poor seasonal scoring record of 0.33 goals. The visitors possess solid attacking potential, averaging 1.75 xG and 4.0 shots on target, while Grimsby allows opponents 1.87 xG. Neither side has kept a clean sheet so far, and Crawley has scored in every match this season, making goals at both ends more likely than BTTS - No.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

The strongest pick is Over 1.5 goals, as at least 2 goals were scored in 100% of Crawley’s matches to date, while this outcome occurred in 67% of Grimsby’s games. Crawley averages 1.75 xG and 16.67 shots per match, whereas Grimsby’s defense allows opponents 1.87 xG and concedes an average of 2.00 goals. Neither team has kept a clean sheet so far, and Over 2.5 goals has landed in 60% of each side’s last five matches. Grimsby has a weaker home scoring average of 0.33 goals, but they have already scored 1.6 goals per match across their last five appearances. The projected total of 2.95 goals also provides moderate support for Over 2.5, but the 1.5 line is clearly safer due to the visitors’ attacking profile and the defensive problems affecting both teams.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Grimsby Town win, as the hosts have drawn four of their last five matches and have not lost any of them. Over the same period, Crawley Town suffered three defeats and were trailing at the break in 60% of their matches, while Grimsby held a lead at half-time in 40% of theirs. The hosts have also improved their attacking efficiency: across their last five appearances, they averaged 1.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded, whereas Crawley conceded an average of 2.0 goals. However, an initially cautious approach is likely, as Grimsby averaged 1.0 goal before the break and Crawley 0.6, favouring a level score after 45 minutes. After the interval, the hosts’ advantage could prove decisive, especially as the visitors conceded an average of 0.8 goals in the second half over their last five matches.

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Stats by half

2 : 0
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

44Possession (%)56
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
22Shots13
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
11Shots on target1
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
2.35xG1.15
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
9Corners6
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
28Dangerous attacks36
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
17Fouls14
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
2Cards4
Grimsby TownCrawley Town

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.

Grimsby TownCrawley Town
1.5Goals scored / game1
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
1Goals allowed / game1.83
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
54%Average possession59%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
4Shots on target / game3.83
Grimsby TownCrawley Town

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

14.33Shots per game14.17
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
4Shots on target3.83
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
10.5%Shot conversion7.1%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
54%Possession59%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
1.57xG for1.57
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
1.09xG against1.42
Grimsby TownCrawley Town

Shooting quality

Grimsby Town: AttackingCrawley Town: Dominant
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
Accuracy (shots on target)28%27%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.380.26

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 75% better for: last-5 form.

1.4 pts / game - Grimsby Town · 0.8 pts / game - Crawley Town

Grimsby Town
DDDDW
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
33% W67% D0% L
Season (W-D-L)
2-4-0
1.67 pts / game · goal difference +3
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-4-0
1.40 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-1-0
Last 5 at home
2-1-0
WDW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.49Opponent xG: 1.15BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%
Crawley Town
WLDLL
Season result split
17% W17% D67% L
Season (W-D-L)
1-1-4
0.67 pts / game · goal difference -5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-3
0.80 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
1-1-1
Last 5 away
1-1-1
WDL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 2.0xG: 1.65Opponent xG: 1.31BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 60%

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 50% better for: goals scored per game.

1.5 goals / game - Grimsby Town · 1 goals / game - Crawley Town

Grimsby Town is 83% better for: goals allowed per game.

1 goals / game - Grimsby Town · 1.83 goals / game - Crawley Town

Grimsby Town scoring profile: very strong

Grimsby Town scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 games), while Crawley Town keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 6 games).

Crawley Town scoring profile: mixed

Crawley Town scores in 67% of games (4 of 6 games), while Grimsby Town keeps a clean sheet in 50% (3 of 6 games).

9Goals scored (season)6
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
6Goals conceded (season)11
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
2.5Average goals per game2.83
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
8Goals scored (last 5)6
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
6Goals conceded (last 5)10
Grimsby TownCrawley Town

How often they score at least...

83%1 goal67%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
67%2 goals33%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
0%3 goals0%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
0%4 goals0%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town

How often they concede at least...

50%1 goal100%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
50%2 goals50%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
0%3 goals33%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
0%4 goals0%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town

* 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.

54%
League average

Goal patterns

33%BTTS at half-time33%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
17%BTTS in both halves17%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
17%Scored in both halves33%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town

BTTS and goal count

50%Min. 3 goals and BTTS50%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
60%BTTS - last 580%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town

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.

1st half

83%Min. 1 goal before half-time83%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
67%Min. 2 goals before half-time50%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
17%Min. 3 goals before half-time17%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town

2nd half

50%Min. 1 goal after half-time83%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
33%Min. 2 goals after half-time33%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time17%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town

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 120% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.83 pts / game - Grimsby Town · 0.83 pts / game - Crawley Town

Grimsby Town - half-time state
50% leading33% draw17% trailing
Crawley Town - half-time state
17% leading33% draw50% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.83Points per game (1st half)0.83
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
1Goals scored (1st half)0.5
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
0.67Goals conceded (1st half)1
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
1.67Average goals (1st half)1.5
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
50%Clean sheet before half-time33%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
33%No goal before half-time50%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town

After half-time (2nd half)

1.17Points per game (2nd half)0.83
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
0.5Goals scored (2nd half)0.5
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
0.33Goals conceded (2nd half)0.83
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
0.83Average goals (2nd half)1.33
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
67%Clean sheet after half-time33%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town
67%No goal after half-time50%
Grimsby TownCrawley Town

Grimsby Town - second-half results

17% W67% D17% L
11
Half-time points
6
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
7
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.83
PPG before half-time
Lead holding66%

Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 33%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

Defense after halftime-0.3

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Crawley Town - second-half results

17% W33% D50% L
5
Half-time points
3
Half-time goals
-3
Goal difference (1st half)
5
Second-half points
-2
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.83
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 17%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.2

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Grimsby Town - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.601.20
Goals scored / game1.00.6
Goals allowed / game0.80.4
Average goals per game1.81.0
1 goal80%60%
2 goals80%40%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet40%60%
No goal40%60%
Goal difference+1+1
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 5
Crawley Town - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.801.00
Goals scored / game0.60.6
Goals allowed / game1.20.8
Average goals per game1.81.4
1 goal100%80%
2 goals60%40%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet20%40%
No goal40%40%
Goal difference-3-1
Half-time: 20% leading - 20% draw - 60% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 3

* 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.

Grimsby Town
ScoredConceded
1
2
0-15
1
0
16-30
4
2
31-45
1
1
46-60
1
1
61-75
1
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

Crawley Town
ScoredConceded
2
1
0-15
1
1
16-30
0
4
31-45
0
3
46-60
2
1
61-75
1
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). 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

2.67
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.7 : 1.0
Estimated goal split
home : away
101%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
59%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-6%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
56%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
6%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 17 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Grimsby Town

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.48
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.02
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.5 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.07
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.09
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
93%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
99%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.27
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.5
Late goals
11% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
11%

Crawley Town

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.15
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.98
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.1 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.57
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.41
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
99%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
113%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.13
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
17% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 33% come in the first quarter-hour.
17%

* 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 TownLigaCrawley Town
Average goals per game▼ 2.502.64▲ 2.83
Both teams scored▼ 50%54%▲ 67%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▲ 50%47%▲ 50%
Clean sheets▲ 50%27%▼ 0%
Goal before half-time▲ 83%76%▲ 83%
Goal after half-time▼ 50%77%▲ 83%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.64
Average goals per game
54%
Both teams scored
47%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
27%
Clean sheets
1.62
Home goals / game
1.01
Away goals / game
+60%
Home attack advantage
+38%
Home defensive advantage
+37%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
76%
1 goal
32%
2 goals
8%
3 goals
1%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
77%
1 goal
45%
2 goals
18%
3 goals
4%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Crawley TownYellow cardNicholas Michalski
  2. Grimsby TownGoalIwan Morgan
  3. Crawley TownYellow cardPriestley Farquharson
  4. Grimsby TownGoalKieran GreenAssist: Iwan Morgan
  5. Grimsby TownYellow cardMaldini Kacurri
  6. Grimsby TownSubstitutionOn: Jamie WalkerOff: Mark Shelton
  7. Crawley TownSubstitutionOn: Oluwalopemiwa AderojuOff: Osman Kamara
  8. Crawley TownYellow cardAde Adeyemo
  9. Grimsby TownYellow cardGeza David Turi
  10. Crawley TownYellow cardMalcolm Perewari Ebiowei

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Grimsby Town's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Crawley Town. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

Crawley Town FC
0 : 2
Grimsby Town FC
Grimsby Town FC
3 : 0
Crawley Town FC

FAQ

What was the result of Grimsby Town vs Crawley Town?

The EFL League Two match finished Grimsby Town 2:0 Crawley 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 Grimsby Town and Crawley Town?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Grimsby Town won 2, Crawley Town won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Grimsby Town vs Crawley Town?

Grimsby Town score 1.50 goals per game on average and Crawley Town 1.00. The EFL League Two average is 2.64 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Grimsby Town's matches and 67% of Crawley Town's.

What form are Grimsby Town and Crawley Town in?

Over the last 5 games Grimsby Town have a 1-4-0 record (1.40 points per game) and Crawley Town 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Grimsby Town vs Crawley Town?

The statistical background for Grimsby Town vs Crawley 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.