Grimsby Town — Bristol Rovers 2:0: match report and statistics

England. League Two · 12.09.2026 11:30 · Finished

Edward Duckworth (England)
Grimsby TownGrimsby Town
Finished2 : 012.09.2026 11:30
Bristol RoversBristol Rovers

Team playing styles

Grimsby TownGrimsby Town

Strengths

  • Creating chances using through ballsVery Strong
  • Coming back from losing positionsStrong
  • Creating scoring chancesStrong
  • Attacking set piecesStrong
  • Stealing the ball from the oppositionStrong
  • Aerial duelsStrong
  • Defending set piecesStrong

Weaknesses

  • Finishing scoring chancesWeak
  • Avoiding offsideWeak
  • Protecting the leadWeak

Playing style

Attempt through balls often Possession football Control the game in the opposition's half Attacking down the right Consistent first eleven Play the offside trap Non-aggressive

Bristol RoversBristol Rovers

Strengths

  • Free kicksVery Strong
  • Counter AttackVery Strong
  • Attacking set piecesVery Strong
  • Creating scoring chancesVery Strong
  • Finishing scoring chancesStrong
  • Defending set piecesStrong
  • Aerial duelsStrong

Weaknesses

  • Avoiding offsideWeak
  • Protecting the leadWeak
  • Defending against skillful playersVery Weak

Playing style

Attempt crosses often Attempt through balls often Take a lot of shots Control the game in the opposition's half Attack through the middle Long balls Consistent first eleven

What to expect

  • Grimsby Townwill make a comeback if they go behindLikely
  • Bristol Roverswill stray offside oftenLikely

Ratings are based on the players' stats over the last two seasons.

Score by periods

Team12Σ
Grimsby TownGrimsby Town
202
Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
000

Match events

Match statistics

  • 1.23 Expected goals (xG) 0.09
  • 52% Possession 48%
  • 8 Total shots 3
  • 3 Shots on target 1
  • 3 Big Chances 0
  • 8 Corners 8
  • 60 (155/260)Assists(119/234) 51
  • 2 Yellow cards 3
  • 0 Red cards 1
  • 0.4 xG on target (xGOT) 0.57
  • 4 Shots off target 1
  • 1 Shots blocked 1
  • 5 Shots from inside the penalty area 1
  • 3 Shots from outside the penalty area 2
  • 0 Hit the woodwork 0
  • 13 Touches in opposition box 7
  • 0 Accurate through passes 0
  • 3 Offsides 4
  • 12 Free kicks 9
  • 35 (24/69)Long Balls(19/66) 29
  • 51 (63/124)Passes in final third(42/97) 43
  • 18 (3/17)Crosses(1/20) 5
  • 0.65 Expected assists (xA) 0.12
  • 29 Throw-ins 28
  • 9 Fouls 12
  • 55 (6/11)Tackles(7/14) 50
  • 54 Duels won 44
  • 52 Clearances 29
  • 8 Steals 8
  • 0 Errors leading to shot 0
  • 0 Errors leading to goal 1
  • 1 Saves 1
  • 0.57 xGOT faced 0.4
  • 0.57 Goals prevented -1.6
  • 9 Goal kicks 13

Box score

PlayerGOGRSSOTAWKPTPA%RCYCSoPSub inSub offGMUnPPSLMTCOTLASGOGRKPPCrLBPA%AccCAccLBThBAccThBRCYCSoPSub inSub offGMUnPPSLMTCOTLASGOGRFSSSOTONODKPUTRCYCSoPSub inSub offGMUnPPSLMTCOTLASGOGCRFCBSITTRCYCSoPSub inSub offGMUnPPSLMTCOTLAS
David HarringtonWorldHarrington007.0400004046.700000000000007.0403002546.7090000000000000007.0400000000000000000000017.04000000000000000
Harvey RodgersEnglandRodgers H.006.810000335000001000000006.810101150000000001000000006.8120000000000010000000026.81001200001000000
Maldini KacurriAlbaniaKacurri007.3600303271.400000000000007.360140371.4010000000000000007.36100000000000000000000127.36300100000000000
Cameron McJannettEnglandMcJannett007.460040405500000000000007.4602001155040000000000000007.46000000010000000000000127.46011000000000000
Jayden SweeneyEnglandSweeney006.8400014757.900000000000006.841191557.9010000000000000006.8410000010000000000000086.84200000000000000
Geza David TuriFaroe IslandsTuri108.0621105572.700000000000108.060330672.7030000000000000108.0612101003000000000001028.06002400000000000
Sonny FinchEnglandFinch006.5300012971.400001000000006.531142271.4010000001000000006.5310000013000010000000016.53001000001000000
Kieran GreenEnglandGreen107.752152625501000000000107.752403455220001000000000107.7502110123010000000001057.75100001000000000
Mark SheltonEnglandShelton006.7500203670.600001000000006.750171670.6020000001000000006.7530000104000010000000016.75001100001000000
Charles VernamEnglandVernam Ch.007.2921224266.701001000001007.292188366.7100001001000001007.2922100122010010000010027.29101101001000001
Andy CookUnited KingdomCook006.800312523.100001000000006.81130023.1000000001000000006.810011211000010000000016.8000000001000000
Edon PrutiEnglandPruti006.8500402754.500010000000006.850110154.5000000010000000006.8500001101000100000000046.85001100010000000
Finley CartwrightEnglandCartwright006.4400101257.100010000000006.44070157.1000000010000000006.4400012000000100000000006.44100100010000000
Ryley ReynoldsEnglandReynolds005.970000410000010000000005.970200100000000010000000005.9700000002000100000000005.97000000010000000
Iwan MorganWalesMorgan006.0620101257.100010000000006.06071057.1000000010000000006.0602000200000100000000006.06100000010000000
Cian DoyleIrelandDoyle006.190010610000010000000006.190501100010000010000000006.1900000000000100000000016.19000000010000000
Sebastian AutonEnglandSebastian Auton000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
Jamie WalkerScotlandWalker J000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000

Lineups

Live commentary

  1. 90:00 +5:19Second half ends
  2. 90:00 +3:03Iwan Morgan wins a corner (To the right)
  3. 90:00 +2:57Ciarán Kelly blocks a shot
  4. 90:00 +2:57Iwan Morgan has shot blocked (18-yard box, Left footed, Open play)
  5. 90:00 +1:00Ben Purrington is caught offside
  6. 87:39Cian Doyle is substituted on
  7. 87:39Mark Shelton is substituted off
  8. 87:33Ryley Reynolds is substituted on
  9. 87:33Sonny Finch is substituted off
  10. 86:00Finlay Cartwright is caught offside
  11. 84:53Iwan Morgan misses attempt (Out of box, Right footed, Fast break)
  12. 79:05Iwan Morgan wins a corner (To the left)
  13. 78:10Tom James wins a corner (To the left)
  14. 77:41Ellis Harrison wins a corner (To the left)
  15. 77:39David Harrington makes a save (Parried safe, Diving)

Positional statistics

Grimsby TownGrimsby Town

Attack sides

Left flank33%
Centre23%
Right flank44%

Where the game is played

33%Own third
38%Middle
30%Opponent third

Shot directions

Own
18% 63% 18%
Opponent
14% 70% 16%
Left flankCentreRight flank

Shot zones

Own
15% 52% 33%
Opponent
11% 60% 30%
Six-yard boxPenalty areaOutside the box

Bristol RoversBristol Rovers

Attack sides

Left flank35%
Centre28%
Right flank37%

Where the game is played

37%Own third
37%Middle
25%Opponent third

Shot directions

Own
18% 64% 18%
Opponent
25% 58% 17%
Left flankCentreRight flank

Shot zones

Own
6% 63% 31%
Opponent
10% 53% 37%
Six-yard boxPenalty areaOutside the box

Season team stats

Average per match
Grimsby TownGrimsby TownBristol RoversBristol Rovers

General

Goals22
Shots1418
Yellow cards12
Corners77
Fouls1212
Offsides33
Aerial duels won, %5554
Possession, %5445
Pass accuracy, %7166
Average rating6.86.8

Attack

Goals22
Shots1418
Shots on target45
Successful dribbles66
Fouls won108
Dispossessed87
Offsides33

Defence

Tackles1515
Fouls1212
Interceptions8.36.7
Clearances3529.5
Shots blocked1.83.2
Opponent shots9.510

Goals by situation

Goals / Shots (Conversion)

Open play0.8 / 8.3 (10%)0.7 / 8 (8%)
Set pieces0.3 / 5.2 (6%)0.3 / 6.5 (5%)
Counter attacks0.2 / 0.8 (20%)0.7 / 3 (22%)
Penalties—0.2 / 0.2 (100%)
Own goals0.2 / 0.2 (100%)0.2 / 0.2 (100%)
Total1.5 / 14.5 (10%)2 / 17.8 (11%)

Passes per match

Short308228
Long7477
Crosses2123
Through balls11
Total406329

Top scorers

Top assists

Best rated

Head-to-head

Matches played: 15
draws: 2

4 / 15
Wins
9 / 15
14 / 33
Goals
19 / 33
8 / 17
Yellow cards
9 / 17
0 / 0
Red cards
0 / 0
Matches

Previous matches: Grimsby Town

Previous matches: Bristol Rovers

Preview

Grimsby produced a noble comeback against Cheltenham Town last weekend as second-half goals from Mark Shelton and Kieran Green helped overcome a 2-0 deficit to claim a point on the road. The Mariners remain unbeaten, with four straight draws since their opening-weekend win against Exeter City.

Bristol Rovers travel to Blundell Park searching for a fifth consecutive League Two victory. The Gas beat Rotherham 1-0 in their most recent outing after Tommy Leigh put them ahead on 32 minutes, ensuring the visitors remain top of the standings heading into gameweek six.

Match info

Season
2026/2027
Attendance
6,945
Referee
WorldEdward DuckworthEdward Duckworth

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Markets in head-to-head

67%Goal in 1st half4 of 6
50%Over 1.53 of 6
50%Over 2.53 of 6
33%Over 3.52 of 6
50%Both teams to score3 of 6
17%Grimsby Town wins1 of 6
67%Bristol Rovers wins4 of 6
17%Draw1 of 6

Head-to-head matches: 6 · 2.67 goals per match on average.

Match profile

Assists
60% 155/260
51% 119/234
Long Balls
35% 24/69
29% 19/66
Passes in final third
51% 63/124
43% 42/97
Crosses
18% 3/17
5% 1/20
Tackles
55% 6/11
50% 7/14