Grimsby Town vs Walsall: match statistics
Grimsby Town presents solid home form with 47% wins at home and an impressive positive goal difference of 8 on their own turf. The hosts command a significant advantage in ball possession (61% vs 38%) and generate more scoring opportunities (average 16.13 shots vs opponent's 9.93). Walsall is going through a clear form crisis, winning none of their last 5 matches and conceding 7 goals in that period. Although the visitors have a similar away win percentage (47%), their current disposition (0.6 points per match in the last 5 games) and higher xG Against (1.33 vs hosts' 1.02) suggest defensive problems. Considering Grimsby's advantage in home statistics and Walsall's poor run, I expect a difficult, close match with a slight edge for the hosts, though a draw is also a realistic scenario.
Grimsby Town vs Walsall: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Grimsby Town played against Walsall in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on February 18, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Grimsby Town has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Walsall has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Grimsby Town scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.07. Walsall scores 1.27 and allows 1.03. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 43% of Grimsby Town's games and 50% of Walsall's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 40%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Grimsby Town has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 1.28 per game. Grimsby Town takes 14.2 shots per game, while Walsall takes 10.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Grimsby Town leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. Walsall leads at halftime in 37% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Grimsby Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (8 goals). For Walsall, it is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 47% 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 1.00 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 presents solid home form with 47% wins at home and an impressive positive goal difference of 8 on their own turf. The hosts command a significant advantage in ball possession (61% vs 38%) and generate more scoring opportunities (average 16.13 shots vs opponent's 9.93). Walsall is going through a clear form crisis, winning none of their last 5 matches and conceding 7 goals in that period. Although the visitors have a similar away win percentage (47%), their current disposition (0.6 points per match in the last 5 games) and higher xG Against (1.33 vs hosts' 1.02) suggest defensive problems. Considering Grimsby's advantage in home statistics and Walsall's poor run, I expect a difficult, close match with a slight edge for the hosts, though a draw is also a realistic scenario.
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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 | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.33 |
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 267% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Grimsby Town · 0.6 pts / game - Walsall
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.
1.4 goals / game - Grimsby Town · 1.27 goals / game - Walsall
Grimsby Town scores in 77% of games (23 of 30 meczów), while Walsall keeps a clean sheet in 30% (9 of 30 meczów).
Walsall scores in 70% of games (21 of 30 meczów), while Grimsby Town keeps a clean sheet in 40% (12 of 30 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 - Walsall
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)
Grimsby Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Walsall - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 47%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -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 0-15 (8 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). 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
Walsall
* 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 | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.47 | 2.56 | ▼ 2.30 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 43% | 53% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 47% | ▼ 40% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 27% | ▲ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 69% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 77% | 75% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Grimsby Town's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Walsall. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Grimsby Town vs Walsall?
The EFL League Two match finished Grimsby Town 2:2 Walsall. 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 Walsall?
Grimsby Town score 1.40 goals per game on average and Walsall 1.27. The EFL League Two average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 43% of Grimsby Town's matches and 50% of Walsall's.
What form are Grimsby Town and Walsall in?
Over the last 5 games Grimsby Town have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Walsall 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Grimsby Town vs Walsall?
The statistical background for Grimsby Town vs Walsall — 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.