Accrington ST 0-0 Grimsby – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Accrington ST at 41%, yet other data sources diverge — this Accrington ST vs Grimsby fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a League Two clash, Regular Season - 31 as Accrington ST welcome Grimsby to Wham Stadium. Kick-off is set for Saturday 3 February 2024 at 15:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all League Two games this season, Accrington ST have gone 3W 3D 4L from 10 outings — a 1.20 PPG return. Last five: L D W L W. Offensively they are averaging 1.50 goals per game, with 1.40 conceded. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
Accrington ST's form when playing at home: 5W 1D 4L across 10 games at Wham Stadium this term (1.60 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Grimsby stand at 2W 4D 4L from 10 League Two matches — 1.00 PPG. Last five: L W L D L. They are scoring at 1.60 per game and conceding 2.10. Conceding 2.10 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play.
Grimsby's form when playing away from home: 1W 4D 5L across 10 road games this term (0.70 PPG). Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their away games — meaningful support for the Yes angle in this specific context.
The form comparison is too close to call — 1.20 PPG (Accrington ST) versus 1.00 (Grimsby). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
H2H Record
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 1 previous meetings, Accrington ST have won 1, Grimsby 0, with 0 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
The 1 previous meetings have averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 14 Oct 2023, ended 2–0 with Accrington ST winning.
The head-to-head offers no strong directional steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the predictive model and current market pricing should carry more weight than the historical record for this fixture.
Trading Patterns
Accrington ST in-play and half-time data (74 games, 36 at home): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 82% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 59% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 47% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 56% of games (home games); they fail to score in 34% of games.
Grimsby in-play and half-time data (74 games, 36 at away): they score before half-time in 67% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 77% of the time; BTTS occurs in 53% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 47% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Accrington ST 47% versus Grimsby 58%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Accrington ST 51% | Grimsby 46%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Accrington ST 1.49 xG and Grimsby 1.29 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Accrington ST attack 0.977 / defence 1.020 | Grimsby attack 0.941 / defence 1.008. League average goals — home 1.508 / away 1.349. Data: 28 Accrington ST games / 74 Grimsby games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Accrington ST 41% | Draw 26% | Grimsby 33%. Fair-value odds: Accrington ST 2.44 | Draw 3.85 | Grimsby 3.03. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 26% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 53% | BTTS probability 56% | Total xG 2.78. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 53%/47% — the total xG of 2.78 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 56% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, Accrington ST are the pick at 41% — marginal model lean. With a 26% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Accrington ST offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
Poisson projects 2.78 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 53% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 2.8 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 56%. Form rates corroborate: Accrington ST 50% | Grimsby 60% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 33% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should not be treated as one. Proportionate stakes are appropriate given the genuine contest the data projects.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Accrington ST vs Grimsby | Competition: League Two, Regular Season - 31 | Venue: Wham Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 3 Feb 2024, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Accrington ST 41% | Draw 26% | Grimsby 33% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 53% | BTTS 56% | xG Accrington ST 1.49 / Grimsby 1.29 • Poisson strength factors: Accrington ST attack 0.977 / def 1.020 | Grimsby attack 0.941 / def 1.008 | league avg home 1.508 / away 1.349 • Poisson stance: Accrington ST (41%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.49
Accrington ST xG
Expected Goals
1.29
Grimsby xG
56%
BTTS
77%
Over 1.5
53%
Over 2.5
30%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Accrington ST vs Grimsby kick off?
Accrington ST vs Grimsby kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 3 February 2024 at Wham Stadium.
What was the final score in Accrington ST vs Grimsby?
Accrington ST 0 - 0 Grimsby.
Where is Accrington ST vs Grimsby being played?
The match is being played at Wham Stadium.
What competition is Accrington ST vs Grimsby part of?
Accrington ST vs Grimsby is a Regular Season - 31 fixture in the League Two (England).
Who is favourite to win Accrington ST vs Grimsby?
Our statistical model gives Accrington ST a 41% chance of winning, Grimsby a 33% chance, and a 26% chance of a draw — making Accrington ST the favourite.
Will both teams score in Accrington ST vs Grimsby?
Our model estimates a 56% probability that both Accrington ST and Grimsby will score (BTTS).
Will Accrington ST vs Grimsby have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 53%.
What is the head-to-head record between Accrington ST and Grimsby?
Record (1 meetings): Accrington ST 1W | Draws 0 | Grimsby 0W.
What form are Accrington ST and Grimsby in?
Accrington ST (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.50 / GA 1.40 | L5 L-D-W-L-W. Grimsby (all comps): 2W-4D-4L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 1.60 / GA 2.10 | L5 L-W-L-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
The model rates Accrington ST's attack at 0.98x the league average against Grimsby's defence at 1.01x — combine the two and it projects 1.49 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Grimsby's attack versus Accrington ST's defence, projects 1.29 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 28/74 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 13.5% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-1 (8.9%), 0-0 (7.8%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 30% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Accrington ST Win
41%
2.41
26%
3.89
33%
3.05
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
11.9%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
9.2%
Home win
2 – 1
8.9%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.49
Accrington ST xG
Total xG
2.78
1.29
Grimsby xG
2.41
41%
Home win
3.89
26%
Draw
3.05
33%
Away win
Goals Markets
77%
Over 1.5
1.30
23%
Under 1.5
4.35
53%
Over 2.5
1.89
47%
Under 2.5
2.13
30%
Over 3.5
3.33
70%
Under 3.5
1.43
15%
Over 4.5
6.67
85%
Under 4.5
1.18
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
56%
BTTS Yes
1.77
44%
BTTS No
2.29
Clean Sheet
27%
3.65
23%
4.41
Win to Nil
11%
8.79
7%
13.47
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.2 | 8.0 | 5.2 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 9.2 | 11.9 | 7.7 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 6.8 | 8.9 | 5.7 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Accrington ST vs Grimsby?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.5%.
How many goals are Accrington ST and Grimsby expected to score?
The model projects 1.49 expected goals for Accrington ST and 1.29 for Grimsby, a combined total of 2.78.
How confident is the prediction model for Accrington ST vs Grimsby?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 41%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Across their last 74 outings, Accrington ST have picked up 1.15 PPG on a 23W 16D 35L record — L-D-W-L-W across the most recent five.
Grimsby's form line: 22W 23D 29L from 74 games, 1.20 PPG, last five L-W-L-D-L.
Form-wise this is close to level: Accrington ST on 1.15 PPG, Grimsby on 1.20. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Home Ground vs the Road
On home soil, Accrington ST have posted 1.31 PPG from 36 outings (14W 5D 17L).
On the road, Grimsby have gone 10W 9D 17L from 36 away games — 1.08 PPG when travelling.
The Goals Picture
Accrington ST are averaging 1.11 goals scored and 1.55 conceded per game recently; Grimsby are on 1.22 scored and 1.45 conceded.
Last 74 Results — League Two
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Accrington ST
Current Season
Grimsby
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Accrington ST and Grimsby in coming into this match?
Accrington ST have gone 23W 16D 35L in their last 74 games (1.15 PPG), while Grimsby have gone 22W 23D 29L in their last 74 (1.20 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Accrington ST at home or Grimsby away?
Accrington ST's home record (1.31 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Accrington ST at home: 1.31 PPG; Grimsby away: 1.08 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Accrington ST and Grimsby runs to 6 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to October 2023. Every recorded meeting has come in League Two. They last met on 11 February 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap between the sides came on 3 Dec 2024, when Grimsby won 5-2 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
Accrington ST's record when hosting Grimsby specifically: 1W 2D 0L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 6 Meetings
2
Accrington ST
2
Draws
2
Grimsby
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Accrington ST and Grimsby?
From 6 meetings on record, Accrington ST have won 2, Grimsby have won 2, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Accrington ST and Grimsby last play each other?
They last met on 11 February 2026, when Grimsby 1-0 Accrington ST.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
Accrington ST are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 31% of the time.
Grimsby are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 67% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 31% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 19% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 11% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Accrington ST 47%, Grimsby 53% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 56% (Accrington ST) and 47% (Grimsby).
On the defensive side: Accrington ST have failed to score in 31% of games; Grimsby in 31%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Accrington ST home games / Grimsby away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Accrington ST play Grimsby?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 47% of Accrington ST's recent matches and 53% of Grimsby's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Accrington ST vs Grimsby usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 56% of Accrington ST's recent games and 47% of Grimsby's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Accrington ST and Grimsby tend to score early?
Accrington ST have had a goal before half-time in 75% of their recent matches, Grimsby in 67% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Stalemate at Accrington ST's ground as both sides cancel each other out in a goalless draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Accrington ST and Grimsby finished level at 0-0 at Wham Stadium, Regular Season - 31, in the League Two. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Accrington ST 1.49 xG and Grimsby 1.29 xG, a combined 2.78. The scoreboard read 0-0 for 0 actual goals. Accrington ST fell 1.5 short of their projected output. Grimsby landed 1.3 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Accrington ST attack 0.98 / defence 1.02 against Grimsby attack 0.94 / defence 1.01, drawn from 28/74 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Accrington ST 41% | Draw 26% | Grimsby 33%, with Accrington ST to win its most likely call at 41%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 26%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 53%. The game delivered 0, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 77% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 56% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 49% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Accrington ST 51%, Grimsby 46%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 53%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Accrington ST's trading profile (74 games, 36 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 47% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 34% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Grimsby's trading profile (74 games, 36 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 58% of their matches — today it did not.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Accrington ST 1.15 PPG, Grimsby 1.20 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing. Accrington ST (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.28 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.42 average — tighter than their form line. Grimsby (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.14 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 1.47 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.