Grimsby Town vs Tranmere Rovers: match statistics
Grimsby Town vs Tranmere Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Grimsby Town played against Tranmere Rovers in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on November 27, 2025. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Grimsby Town has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Tranmere Rovers has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Grimsby Town scores 1.82 goals per game and allows 1.35. Tranmere Rovers scores 1.65 and allows 1.53. Games in this league average 2.65 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 59% of Grimsby Town's games and 76% of Tranmere Rovers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 53%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Grimsby Town has the higher season xG average, 1.68 to 1.28 per game. Grimsby Town takes 14.9 shots per game, while Tranmere Rovers takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Grimsby Town leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 0.76 goals per game after halftime. Tranmere Rovers leads at halftime in 41% and scores 0.94 after halftime.
When the teams score
Grimsby Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (7 goals). For Tranmere Rovers, it is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.65 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Stats 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
| Grimsby Town | Tranmere Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.36 | 0.49 |
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.
Tranmere Rovers is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Grimsby Town · 1.2 pts / game - Tranmere 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.
Grimsby Town is 10% better for: goals scored per game.
1.82 goals / game - Grimsby Town · 1.65 goals / game - Tranmere Rovers
Grimsby Town is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.35 goals / game - Grimsby Town · 1.53 goals / game - Tranmere Rovers
Grimsby Town scores in 82% of games (14 of 17 meczów), while Tranmere Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 18% (3 of 17 meczów).
Tranmere Rovers scores in 88% of games (15 of 17 meczów), while Grimsby Town keeps a clean sheet in 24% (4 of 17 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 - Tranmere 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.
Grimsby Town is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.65 pts / game - Grimsby Town · 1.53 pts / game - Tranmere Rovers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Grimsby Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 41%. 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.
Tranmere Rovers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 24%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.5 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 | 1.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -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 0-15 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Tranmere 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 | Tranmere Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.18 | 2.65 | ▲ 3.18 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 56% | ▲ 76% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 59% | 49% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | • 24% | 25% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 76% | 70% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 75% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
FAQ
What was the result of Grimsby Town vs Tranmere Rovers?
The EFL League Two match finished Grimsby Town 1:2 Tranmere Rovers. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Grimsby Town vs Tranmere Rovers?
Grimsby Town score 1.82 goals per game on average and Tranmere Rovers 1.65. The EFL League Two average is 2.65 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Grimsby Town's matches and 76% of Tranmere Rovers's.
What form are Grimsby Town and Tranmere Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Grimsby Town have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Tranmere Rovers 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Grimsby Town vs Tranmere 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.