Grimsby 1-0 Accrington ST – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Accrington ST at 37%, yet other data sources diverge — this Grimsby vs Accrington ST fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Match Analysis
Grimsby host Accrington ST at Blundell Park in League Two, Regular Season - 32. Kick-off is scheduled for Wednesday 11 February 2026 at 19:45 UTC.
Form Guide
Grimsby — All Games: 5W 3D 2L from 10 League Two outings this season, averaging 1.80 points per game. Last five: W W W D D. They are averaging 0.80 goals per game and conceding 0.60 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. Defensively, conceding just 0.60 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 7 clean sheets from 10 games (70%) is a standout defensive return — they are keeping their net clean in more than half their matches. Both teams have scored in only 10% of their games — a low BTTS rate that suggests clean sheets are a regular occurrence.
In front of their own supporters this season, Grimsby have posted 4W 2D 4L at Blundell Park — 1.40 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.00 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, Accrington ST stand at 6W 1D 3L from 10 League Two matches — 1.90 PPG. Last five: L D W W W. Their scoring rate of 1.20 per game is modest, conceding 0.80 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 4 clean sheets in 10 outings (40%) underlines their defensive solidity. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets.
When travelling in League Two this season, Accrington ST have posted 4W 3D 3L from 10 away outings — 1.50 PPG. Away from home they average 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game.
There is minimal separation in the form figures — Grimsby at 1.80 PPG versus Accrington ST's 1.90. The form guide is not providing a strong directional steer; the model and market data will carry more weight in the final assessment.
H2H
The rivalry is an even one: 1 wins apiece for Grimsby, 2 for Accrington ST and 2 shared spoils from 5 past contests. Neither side holds a meaningful historical edge.
The 5 previous encounters between these sides have been high-scoring affairs — 3.2 goals per contest on average. Historical precedent backs the Over 2.5 goals market. The most recent clash, on 23 Aug 2025, ended 1–1 with a draw.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 3.2 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Patterns
Grimsby in-play and half-time data (75 games, 37 at home): they score before half-time in 60% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; BTTS occurs in 51% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 51% of games (home games).
Accrington ST in-play and half-time data (75 games, 37 at away): they score before half-time in 78% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 61% of the time; BTTS occurs in 49% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 49% of games (away games); they fail to score in 31% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Grimsby 52% versus Accrington ST 49%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Grimsby 52% | Accrington ST 45%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Grimsby 1.03 xG and Accrington ST 1.09 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: Grimsby attack 0.898 / defence 0.886 | Accrington ST attack 1.014 / defence 0.898. League average goals — home 1.281 / away 1.211. Data: 75 Grimsby games / 75 Accrington ST games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Grimsby 34% | Draw 30% | Accrington ST 37%. Fair-value odds: Grimsby 2.94 | Draw 3.33 | Accrington ST 2.70. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 30% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 36% | BTTS probability 43% | Total xG 2.12. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 64% — total xG of 2.12 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 43% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Our Verdict
Poisson rates Accrington ST as the most likely outcome at 37% — marginal model lean. With a 30% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Accrington ST offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 34% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.12 combined xG gives a 36% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration — though H2H averaging only 3.2 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
Poisson assigns a 43% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Grimsby 40% | Accrington ST 50% BTTS from recent games.
The outsider holds a 34% 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: Grimsby vs Accrington ST | Competition: League Two, Regular Season - 32 | Venue: Blundell Park • Kick-off: Wednesday 11 Feb 2026, 19:45 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Grimsby 34% | Draw 30% | Accrington ST 37% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 36% | BTTS 43% | xG Grimsby 1.03 / Accrington ST 1.09 • Poisson strength factors: Grimsby attack 0.898 / def 0.886 | Accrington ST attack 1.014 / def 0.898 | league avg home 1.281 / away 1.211 • Poisson stance: Accrington ST (37%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.03
Grimsby xG
Expected Goals
1.09
Accrington ST xG
43%
BTTS
63%
Over 1.5
36%
Over 2.5
17%
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 Grimsby vs Accrington ST kick off?
Grimsby vs Accrington ST kicked off at 19:45 on Wednesday 11 February 2026 at Blundell Park.
What was the final score in Grimsby vs Accrington ST?
Grimsby 1 - 0 Accrington ST.
Where is Grimsby vs Accrington ST being played?
The match is being played at Blundell Park.
What competition is Grimsby vs Accrington ST part of?
Grimsby vs Accrington ST is a Regular Season - 32 fixture in the League Two (England).
Who is favourite to win Grimsby vs Accrington ST?
Our statistical model gives Grimsby a 34% chance of winning, Accrington ST a 37% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Accrington ST the favourite.
Will both teams score in Grimsby vs Accrington ST?
Our model estimates a 43% probability that both Grimsby and Accrington ST will score (BTTS).
Will Grimsby vs Accrington ST have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 36%.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Accrington ST?
Record (5 meetings): Grimsby 1W | Draws 2 | Accrington ST 2W.
What form are Grimsby and Accrington ST in?
Grimsby (all comps): 5W-3D-2L in 10 | 1.80 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 0.60 | L5 W-W-W-D-D. Accrington ST (all comps): 6W-1D-3L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 0.80 | L5 L-D-W-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Working from Grimsby's attack rating (0.90) and Accrington ST's defence rating (0.90), the model arrives at 1.03 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, Accrington ST's attack versus Grimsby's defence, projects 1.09 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 75/75 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 15.2%. Close behind: 0-0 (13.7%), 0-1 (11.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 40% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Accrington ST Win
34%
2.96
30%
3.36
37%
2.74
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.5%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
13.0%
Away win
1 – 0
12.4%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.03
Grimsby xG
Total xG
2.12
1.09
Accrington ST xG
2.96
34%
Home win
3.36
30%
Draw
2.74
37%
Away win
Goals Markets
63%
Over 1.5
1.59
37%
Under 1.5
2.70
36%
Over 2.5
2.78
64%
Under 2.5
1.56
17%
Over 3.5
5.88
83%
Under 3.5
1.20
6%
Over 4.5
16.67
94%
Under 4.5
1.06
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
43%
BTTS Yes
2.34
57%
BTTS No
1.75
Clean Sheet
34%
2.97
36%
2.81
Win to Nil
11%
8.80
13%
7.70
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 12.0 | 13.0 | 7.1 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 1 | 12.4 | 13.5 | 7.3 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 2 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 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 Grimsby vs Accrington ST?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.2%.
How many goals are Grimsby and Accrington ST expected to score?
The model projects 1.03 expected goals for Grimsby and 1.09 for Accrington ST, a combined total of 2.12.
How confident is the prediction model for Grimsby vs Accrington ST?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 37%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Grimsby's recent record stands at 32W 17D 26L from 75 games, a 1.51 PPG return, with W-W-W-D-D in the last five.
Accrington ST, meanwhile, have gone 24W 21D 30L across 75 games — 1.24 PPG, with L-D-W-W-W in their last five.
Form-wise this is close to level: Grimsby on 1.51 PPG, Accrington ST on 1.24. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Grimsby have managed 16W 6D 15L from 37 games — 1.46 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Accrington ST's away record stands at 11W 7D 19L across 37 trips, a 1.08 PPG haul.
Goals in Recent Form
Grimsby are averaging 1.36 goals scored and 1.32 conceded per game recently; Accrington ST are on 1.17 scored and 1.32 conceded.
Last 75 Results — League Two
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Grimsby
Current Season
Accrington ST
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Grimsby and Accrington ST in coming into this match?
Grimsby have gone 32W 17D 26L in their last 75 games (1.51 PPG), while Accrington ST have gone 24W 21D 30L in their last 75 (1.24 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Grimsby at home or Accrington ST away?
Grimsby's home record (1.46 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Grimsby at home: 1.46 PPG; Accrington ST away: 1.08 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
7 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to October 2023. Every recorded meeting has come in League Two. The two were last together as recently as 1 September 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Streaks & Records
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.
Grimsby's record when hosting Accrington ST specifically: 2W 0D 1L from 3 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 7 Meetings
2
Grimsby
3
Draws
2
Accrington ST
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Accrington ST?
From 7 meetings on record, Grimsby have won 2, Accrington ST have won 2, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Grimsby and Accrington ST last play each other?
They last met on 1 September 2026, when Accrington ST 2-2 Grimsby.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Grimsby see a goal before the break in 60% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
Accrington ST are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 78% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 32% of the time.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Grimsby 51%, Accrington ST 49% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 51% (Grimsby) and 49% (Accrington ST).
On the defensive side: Grimsby have failed to score in 30% of games; Accrington ST in 32%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Grimsby home games / Accrington ST away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Grimsby play Accrington ST?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 51% of Grimsby's recent matches and 49% of Accrington ST's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Grimsby vs Accrington ST usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 51% of Grimsby's recent games and 49% of Accrington ST's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Grimsby and Accrington ST tend to score early?
Grimsby have had a goal before half-time in 60% of their recent matches, Accrington ST in 78% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Grimsby defy the odds to beat Accrington ST 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Grimsby beat Accrington ST 1-0 at Blundell Park, Regular Season - 32, in the League Two. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Grimsby 1.03 xG and Accrington ST 1.09 xG, a combined 2.12. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Accrington ST landed 1.1 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Grimsby attack 0.90 / defence 0.89 against Accrington ST attack 1.01 / defence 0.90, drawn from 75/75 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Grimsby 34% | Draw 30% | Accrington ST 37%, with Accrington ST to win its most likely call at 37%. The actual Grimsby win had been the model's second-ranked read at 34%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 36%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 63% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 43% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 49% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Grimsby 52%, Accrington ST 45%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 51%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Grimsby's trading profile (75 games, 37 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did not.
Accrington ST's trading profile (75 games, 37 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 31% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Grimsby 1.51 PPG, Accrington ST 1.24 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Grimsby win broke the near-deadlock. Grimsby (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 1.30 average — tighter than their form line. Accrington ST (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 1.05 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 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.