Stockport County 3-2 Grimsby – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Stockport County at 61% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Stockport County vs Grimsby encounter.
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Match Analysis
Stockport County host Grimsby at Edgeley Park in League Two, Regular Season - 14. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday 21 October 2023 at 15:00 UTC.
Form Guide
Stockport County — All Games: 8W 1D 1L from 10 League Two outings this season, averaging 2.50 points per game. Last five: W W W W W. They are averaging 2.40 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 4 clean sheets in 10 games (40%) reflects a solid defensive base. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Stockport County, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Edgeley Park, Stockport County have gone 6W 3D 1L this season (10 games, 2.10 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.70 goals scored and 0.70 conceded per game. 5 clean sheets from 10 home games (50%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Edgeley Park.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Grimsby stand at 2W 4D 4L from 10 League Two matches — 1.00 PPG. Last five: L L W D L. Their scoring rate of 1.20 per game is modest, conceding 1.60 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Grimsby, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Grimsby away from home this season: 1W 3D 6L from 10 away games — 0.60 PPG on the road. Away from home they average 1.10 goals scored and 2.00 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
On current form, Stockport County have the edge — a 1.50 PPG advantage (2.50 vs 1.00) represents a meaningful gap. That momentum makes them the form-based pick, though if the outright price looks short, Draw No Bet is worth comparing.
H2H Record
There is little to separate the sides historically. From 2 previous meetings, Stockport County have won 0, Grimsby 2, with 0 draws — a balanced ledger that offers no obvious directional steer on its own.
The 2 previous meetings have averaged 2.5 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 1 Jan 2023, ended 0–1 with Grimsby 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
Stockport County in-play and half-time data (59 games, 29 at home): they score before half-time in 62% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; they lead at the break 49% of the time; BTTS occurs in 41% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 31% of games (home games); they keep a clean sheet 42% of the time.
Grimsby in-play and half-time data (59 games, 29 at away): they score before half-time in 66% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; BTTS occurs in 52% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 48% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Stockport County 49% versus Grimsby 52%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Stockport County 42% | Grimsby 41%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Stockport County 1.86 xG and Grimsby 0.85 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: Stockport County attack 1.124 / defence 0.746 | Grimsby attack 0.895 / defence 1.060. League average goals — home 1.559 / away 1.273. Stockport County's defence rating of 0.746 is below average — the home backline is amplifying the visitor's projected output. Data: 59 Stockport County games / 59 Grimsby games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Stockport County 61% | Draw 22% | Grimsby 17%. Fair-value odds: Stockport County 1.64 | Draw 4.55 | Grimsby 5.88. The model has a clear lean to Stockport County (61%) — a 44pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 51% | BTTS probability 48% | Total xG 2.71. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 51%/49% — the total xG of 2.71 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 48% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Summary & Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Stockport County at 61% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 22% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
The Poisson model projects 2.71 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 51% — reasonable confidence, supported by form averaging 2.8 goals per game.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 48% on No. Form rates are neutral: Stockport County 40% | Grimsby 70%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Stockport County vs Grimsby | Competition: League Two, Regular Season - 14 | Venue: Edgeley Park • Kick-off: Saturday 21 Oct 2023, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Stockport County 61% | Draw 22% | Grimsby 17% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 51% | BTTS 48% | xG Stockport County 1.86 / Grimsby 0.85 • Poisson strength factors: Stockport County attack 1.124 / def 0.746 | Grimsby attack 0.895 / def 1.060 | league avg home 1.559 / away 1.273 • Poisson stance: Stockport County (61%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.86
Stockport County xG
Expected Goals
0.85
Grimsby xG
48%
BTTS
75%
Over 1.5
51%
Over 2.5
29%
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 Stockport County vs Grimsby kick off?
Stockport County vs Grimsby kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 21 October 2023 at Edgeley Park.
What was the final score in Stockport County vs Grimsby?
Stockport County 3 - 2 Grimsby.
Where is Stockport County vs Grimsby being played?
The match is being played at Edgeley Park.
What competition is Stockport County vs Grimsby part of?
Stockport County vs Grimsby is a Regular Season - 14 fixture in the League Two (England).
Who is favourite to win Stockport County vs Grimsby?
Our statistical model gives Stockport County a 61% chance of winning, Grimsby a 17% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making Stockport County the favourite.
Will both teams score in Stockport County vs Grimsby?
Our model estimates a 48% probability that both Stockport County and Grimsby will score (BTTS).
Will Stockport County vs Grimsby have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 51%.
What is the head-to-head record between Stockport County and Grimsby?
Record (2 meetings): Stockport County 0W | Draws 0 | Grimsby 2W.
What form are Stockport County and Grimsby in?
Stockport County (all comps): 8W-1D-1L in 10 | 2.50 PPG | GF 2.40 / GA 1.00 | L5 W-W-W-W-W. Grimsby (all comps): 2W-4D-4L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 1.20 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-L-W-D-L.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
The model rates Stockport County's attack at 1.12x the league average against Grimsby's defence at 1.06x — combine the two and it projects 1.86 expected goals for the hosts. The same calculation in reverse, Grimsby's attack versus Stockport County's defence, projects 0.85 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 59/59 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 11.9% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 2-0 (11.5%), 1-0 (11.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 34% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Stockport County Win
61%
1.64
22%
4.45
17%
6.05
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
12.4%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 0
11.5%
Home win
1 – 1
10.5%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.86
Stockport County xG
Total xG
2.71
0.85
Grimsby xG
1.64
61%
Home win
4.45
22%
Draw
6.05
17%
Away win
Goals Markets
75%
Over 1.5
1.33
25%
Under 1.5
4.00
51%
Over 2.5
1.96
49%
Under 2.5
2.04
29%
Over 3.5
3.45
71%
Under 3.5
1.41
14%
Over 4.5
7.14
86%
Under 4.5
1.16
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
48%
BTTS Yes
2.06
52%
BTTS No
1.94
Clean Sheet
43%
2.34
16%
6.40
Win to Nil
26%
3.84
3%
38.72
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.7 | 5.7 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – |
| 1 | 12.4 | 10.5 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 | – |
| 2 | 11.5 | 9.8 | 4.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 | – |
| 3 | 7.1 | 6.1 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Stockport County vs Grimsby?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 11.9%.
How many goals are Stockport County and Grimsby expected to score?
The model projects 1.86 expected goals for Stockport County and 0.85 for Grimsby, a combined total of 2.71.
How confident is the prediction model for Stockport County vs Grimsby?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 61%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Stockport County's recent record stands at 30W 16D 13L from 59 games, a 1.80 PPG return, with W-W-W-W-W in the last five. The sample for Stockport County is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Grimsby, meanwhile, have gone 19W 18D 22L across 59 games — 1.27 PPG, with L-L-W-D-L in their last five. The sample for Grimsby is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
The points-per-game comparison favours Stockport County by 0.53 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Grimsby heading into this one.
Venue Form
At home specifically, Stockport County have managed 15W 11D 3L from 29 games — 1.93 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Grimsby's away record stands at 9W 6D 14L across 29 trips, a 1.14 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Stockport County come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Goals in Recent Form
Stockport County are averaging 1.53 goals scored and 0.83 conceded per game recently; Grimsby are on 1.10 scored and 1.27 conceded.
Defensively: Stockport County have kept a clean sheet in 42% of their games — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 59 Results — League Two
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Stockport County
Blended
Grimsby
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Stockport County and Grimsby in coming into this match?
Stockport County have gone 30W 16D 13L in their last 59 games (1.80 PPG), while Grimsby have gone 19W 18D 22L in their last 59 (1.27 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Stockport County at home or Grimsby away?
Stockport County's home record (1.93 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Stockport County at home: 1.93 PPG; Grimsby away: 1.14 PPG.
Have Stockport County or Grimsby been keeping clean sheets recently?
Stockport County have kept a clean sheet in 42% of their recent games, Grimsby in 31%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
4 meetings separate these sides on the data we hold, the series stretching back to October 2022. Every recorded meeting has come in League Two. It has been a while since the last meeting — 10 February 2024, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Streaks & Records
Stockport County go into this on the back of 2 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
Stockport County's record when hosting Grimsby specifically: 1W 0D 1L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 4 Meetings
2
Stockport County
0
Draws
2
Grimsby
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Stockport County and Grimsby?
From 4 meetings on record, Stockport County have won 2, Grimsby have won 2, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Stockport County and Grimsby last play each other?
They last met on 10 February 2024, when Grimsby 1-3 Stockport County.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Stockport County are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 52% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 17% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one.
Grimsby are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 66% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 31% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 21% 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 10% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Stockport County 41%, Grimsby 52% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 31% (Stockport County) and 48% (Grimsby).
On the defensive side: Stockport County keep a clean sheet in 55% of their matches; Grimsby in 31%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Stockport County 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 Stockport County play Grimsby?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 41% of Stockport County's recent matches and 52% of Grimsby's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Stockport County vs Grimsby usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 31% of Stockport County's recent games and 48% of Grimsby's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Stockport County and Grimsby tend to score early?
Stockport County have had a goal before half-time in 62% of their recent matches, Grimsby in 66% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Stockport County edge out Grimsby 3-2.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Stockport County beat Grimsby 3-2 at Edgeley Park, Regular Season - 14, 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 Stockport County 1.86 xG and Grimsby 0.85 xG, a combined 2.71. The scoreboard read 3-2 for 5 actual goals. Stockport County beat their projection by 1.1 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Grimsby outscored their 0.85 projection by 1.1. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Stockport County attack 1.12 / defence 0.75 against Grimsby attack 0.90 / defence 1.06, drawn from 59/59 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Stockport County 61% | Draw 22% | Grimsby 17%, with Stockport County to win its most likely call at 61%. That is exactly how it finished — the model's leading outcome was vindicated.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 51%. The game delivered 5, so it went over — a call the model got right. Over 1.5 had been 75% and landed. Over 3.5 was 29% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 48% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 42% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Stockport County 42%, Grimsby 41%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 51%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Stockport County's trading profile (59 games, 29 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 42% of the time, and conceded here.
Grimsby's trading profile (59 games, 29 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 52% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 30% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, Stockport County arrived the stronger side — 1.80 PPG against 1.27. That form edge translated into the three points. Stockport County (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 1.52 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 2 against a 0.66 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Grimsby (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.10 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 3 against a 1.48 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss), form (hit). The model got the gist right while missing on the margins.
💡 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.