Rochdale vs Grimsby Town: match statistics
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Rochdale vs Grimsby Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rochdale plays Grimsby Town in EFL League Two (England). The game is scheduled for October 20, 2026. Venue: Crown Oil Arena.
Recent form
Rochdale has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Grimsby Town has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Rochdale scores 1.10 goals per game and allows 1.20. Grimsby Town scores 1.30 and allows 1.10. Games in this league average 2.48 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of Rochdale's games and 50% of Grimsby Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 50%, 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 1.02 per game. Rochdale takes 8.6 shots per game, while Grimsby Town takes 15.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Rochdale leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Grimsby Town leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rochdale's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For Grimsby Town, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 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
| Rochdale | Grimsby Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.41 | 0.29 |
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.
Rochdale is 83% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Rochdale · 1.2 pts / game - Grimsby 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 18% better for: goals scored per game.
1.1 goals / game - Rochdale · 1.3 goals / game - Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.2 goals / game - Rochdale · 1.1 goals / game - Grimsby Town
Rochdale scores in 70% of games (7 of 10 games), while Grimsby Town keeps a clean sheet in 40% (4 of 10 games).
Grimsby Town scores in 80% of games (8 of 10 games), while Rochdale 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 - Rochdale
Over / Under - Grimsby 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 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / game - Rochdale · 1.5 pts / game - Grimsby Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rochdale - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 100% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
| 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 |
* 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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Rochdale
Grimsby 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
| Rochdale | Liga | Grimsby Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.30 | 2.48 | • 2.40 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 53% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 43% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 28% | ▲ 40% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 66% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 80% | 76% | ▼ 50% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Rochdale and Grimsby Town play?
Rochdale face Grimsby Town on October 20, 2026 in EFL League Two at Crown Oil Arena. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Rochdale vs Grimsby Town?
Rochdale score 1.10 goals per game on average and Grimsby Town 1.30. The EFL League Two average is 2.48 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Rochdale's matches and 50% of Grimsby Town's.
What form are Rochdale and Grimsby Town in?
Over the last 5 games Rochdale have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Grimsby Town 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rochdale vs Grimsby Town?
The statistical background for Rochdale vs Grimsby 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.