Accrington Stanley vs Grimsby Town: match statistics
Accrington Stanley vs Grimsby Town: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Accrington Stanley played Grimsby Town in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 1 September 2026. Venue: Wham Stadium. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Accrington Stanley: 0-1-2, 0.33 points/match. Grimsby Town: 1-2-0, 1.67 points/match.
Goal statistics
Accrington Stanley scores 1.33 and concedes 2.33 goals per match. Grimsby Town scores 1.00 and concedes 0.67. League average: 2.50 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Accrington Stanley 67%, Grimsby Town 33%. Over 2.5: Accrington Stanley 67%, Grimsby Town 33%. League level: BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Accrington Stanley has higher xG: 1.85 vs 1.61. Accrington Stanley: 18.0 shots per match, Grimsby Town: 15.3.
Match halves
Accrington Stanley: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.33. Grimsby Town: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.33.
Goals by minute
Accrington Stanley: 0-15 (1 goals). Grimsby Town: 31-45+ (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.50 goals per match, BTTS 50%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-1. Average goals 1.50, BTTS 50%.
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
Accrington Stanley are on a poor overall run, without a win in their last 5 matches and with a 6:12 goal difference, but at home they have created significantly more than their opponents so far: averaging 19 shots, 9 on target and 2.30 xG. The hosts score an average of 2 goals on home soil and have never failed to find the net in a home match, while Grimsby average 0 goals and 1 shot on target away from home and have failed to score in 100% of such matches. However, the visitors remain highly disciplined defensively on the road, having yet to concede a goal away from home, although they allow opponents 1.47 xG per match. Grimsby sit higher in the table, in 6th place compared with Accrington’s 20th, but the hosts’ superiority in chance creation and home attacking numbers gives them a slightly greater chance of ending their winless run. A draw remains a realistic outcome, as both teams have recorded one draw so far, and their only respective home and away matches ended level.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The signal from the last five matches leans slightly towards BTTS - Yes: both teams recorded this outcome in 60% of their games, compared with the league average of 46%. Over this period, Accrington scored an average of 1.2 goals but conceded as many as 2.4, while Grimsby scored 1.0 goal and allowed opponents to score 1.4. The visitors’ attacking potential is supported by an xG of 1.55 across their last five matches, higher than the 1.46 xG conceded by Accrington during the same period. The hosts should also create chances, as their season average xG stands at 1.97, while Grimsby’s xG conceded is 1.47. Data from the very short sample of the current season, with BTTS at 0%, is less reliable; therefore, the scenario in which both teams score has a minimal edge.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest signal is Over 1.5 goals, as Accrington’s matches averaged 3.6 goals over their last five games, while Grimsby’s averaged 2.4. Accrington conceded as many as 2.4 goals per match during this period, whereas Grimsby scored an average of 1.0 goal and generated an xG of 1.55. The hosts also have attacking arguments in their favor: their current average xG stands at 1.97, with 19 shots and 4 shots on target per match, while Grimsby allows opponents an xG of 1.47. Over 2.5 goals landed in 80% of Accrington’s last five matches and 60% of Grimsby’s games, but the 1.5 line is clearly safer with a projected 2.80 goals. Additionally, both teams scored in 60% of their last five appearances, further supporting the prospect of at least two goals.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The most likely outcome is a draw at half-time and after the final whistle, as Grimsby were level at the break in 40% of their last five matches, compared with just 20% for Accrington. However, both teams have shown limited attacking output before half-time, averaging 0.4 and 0.6 goals respectively. Accrington were trailing after 45 minutes in as many as 60% of their last five matches and conceded an average of 1.2 goals during this period, which also increases the likelihood of an X/2 or 2/2 outcome. The visitors are nevertheless inefficient in front of goal, averaging 1.0 goal per match across their last five appearances, while failing to score before half-time in 60% of those games. After the break, both teams most frequently draw in the second-half segment, with this pattern occurring in 60% of Accrington’s matches and 80% of Grimsby’s. Despite the hosts’ stronger current xG profile, standing at 1.97 compared with 1.22, Accrington’s poor form, with no wins in five matches, supports a cautious X/X scenario.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Accrington Stanley | Grimsby Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 22% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.30 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Grimsby Town is 406% better for: last-5 form.
0.33 pts / match - Accrington Stanley · 1.67 pts / match - 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.
Accrington Stanley is 33% better for: goals scored per match.
1.33 goals / match - Accrington Stanley · 1 goals / match - Grimsby Town
Grimsby Town is 248% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.33 goals / match - Accrington Stanley · 0.67 goals / match - Grimsby Town
Accrington Stanley scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while Grimsby Town keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 matches).
Grimsby Town scores in 67% of matches (2 of 3 matches), while Accrington Stanley keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Accrington Stanley
Over / Under - Grimsby Town
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 67% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Accrington Stanley · 1.67 pts / match - Grimsby Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Accrington Stanley - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 0%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Grimsby Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.67 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.7 | 0.7 |
| Average goals in match | 2.7 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 67% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 33% |
| No goal | 33% | 67% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.67 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 33% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 67% |
| No goal | 33% | 67% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goal). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Accrington Stanley
Grimsby Town
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Accrington Stanley | Liga | Grimsby Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.67 | 2.50 | ▼ 1.67 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 50% | ▼ 33% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 50% | ▼ 33% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 31% | ▲ 67% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 72% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 69% | ▼ 33% |
^ 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
Substitutes
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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Accrington Stanley 0 - 1 - 1 Grimsby Town. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Accrington Stanley vs Grimsby Town?
The EFL League Two match finished Accrington Stanley 2:2 Grimsby 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 Accrington Stanley and Grimsby Town?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Accrington Stanley won 0, Grimsby Town won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Accrington Stanley vs Grimsby Town?
Accrington Stanley score 1.33 goals per game on average and Grimsby Town 1.00. The EFL League Two average is 2.50 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Accrington Stanley's matches and 33% of Grimsby Town's.
What form are Accrington Stanley and Grimsby Town in?
Over the last 5 games Accrington Stanley have a 0-1-2 record (0.33 points per game) and Grimsby Town 1-2-0 (1.67 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Accrington Stanley vs Grimsby Town?
The statistical background for Accrington Stanley 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.