Grimsby Town vs Northampton Town: match statistics
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Grimsby Town vs Northampton Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Grimsby Town plays Northampton Town in EFL League Two (England). The game is scheduled for October 17, 2026. Venue: Blundell Park.
Recent form
Grimsby Town has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Northampton Town has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Grimsby Town scores 1.30 goals per game and allows 1.10. Northampton Town scores 0.50 and allows 0.88. Games in this league average 2.48 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Grimsby Town's games and 38% of Northampton Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 0%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Grimsby Town has the higher season xG average, 1.64 to 1.12 per game. Grimsby Town takes 15.0 shots per game, while Northampton Town takes 10.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Grimsby Town leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Northampton Town leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.13 after halftime.
When the teams score
Grimsby Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). For Northampton Town, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.48 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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 | Northampton Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.15 |
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 20% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Grimsby Town · 1 pts / game - Northampton 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 160% better for: goals scored per game.
1.3 goals / game - Grimsby Town · 0.5 goals / game - Northampton Town
Northampton Town is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.1 goals / game - Grimsby Town · 0.88 goals / game - Northampton Town
Grimsby Town scores in 80% of games (8 of 10 games), while Northampton Town keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 games).
Northampton Town scores in 50% of games (4 of 8 games), while Grimsby Town keeps a clean sheet in 40% (4 of 10 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 - Grimsby Town
Over / Under - Northampton 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 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.5 pts / game - Grimsby Town · 1.38 pts / game - Northampton Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Grimsby Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 30%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Northampton Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 13%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.1 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 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
* 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 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). 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
Grimsby Town
Northampton 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
| Grimsby Town | Liga | Northampton Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.40 | 2.48 | ▼ 1.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 53% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 43% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 28% | ▼ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 66% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 50% | 76% | ▼ 63% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Grimsby Town and Northampton Town play?
Grimsby Town face Northampton Town on October 17, 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 do the goal statistics show before Grimsby Town vs Northampton Town?
Grimsby Town score 1.30 goals per game on average and Northampton Town 0.50. The EFL League Two average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Grimsby Town's matches and 38% of Northampton Town's.
What form are Grimsby Town and Northampton Town in?
Over the last 5 games Grimsby Town have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Northampton Town 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Grimsby Town vs Northampton 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.