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Bristol Rovers 3–1 Grimsby — Bristol Rovers won this League Two match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Bristol Rovers beat Grimsby 3–1 in League Two on Saturday 21 February.

The goals

Bristol Rovers led 2–1 at half-time. The goals — Bristol Rovers: Kofi Balmer (2’), Joseph Quigley (7’, assisted by Yusuf Akhamrich) and Yusuf Akhamrich (63’); Grimsby: Andrew Cook (38’, assisted by Charles Vernam).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Bristol Rovers 2.50, Grimsby 1.39, from 18 shots to 9 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

O. Yates showed three yellow cards — against 2.8 yellows a game across the last 8 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Bristol Rovers: Clinton Mola (45+1’), Ellis Harrison (51’) and Richard Smallwood (71’).

What it changes

Bristol Rovers move up from 22nd to 20th (33 league matches played). Bristol Rovers have scored 48 goals, the eighth-fewest of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 43 games, ranked per game). Bristol Rovers have conceded 61 goals, the ninth-most of the 24 clubs.

Grimsby stay 10th after this result (32 league matches played). Grimsby have scored 63 goals, the fifth-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 41 games, ranked per game). Grimsby have conceded 42 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 24 clubs.

Grimsby are winless in their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Yusuf Akhamrich (Bristol Rovers) 9.7, Andrew Cook (Grimsby) 6.4 and George McEachran (Grimsby) 6.1 led the match.

Next up

Bristol Rovers next host Chesterfield on 14 November 2026.

Grimsby next travel to Stafford Rangers on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Bristol Rovers: Bristol Rovers v Chesterfield, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Grimsby: Stafford Rangers v Grimsby, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Bristol Rovers 3–1 Grimsby · League Two
  • Referee: O. Yates
  • Head-to-head (last 1): Bristol Rovers 1 · draws 0 · Grimsby 0 · 1 goals/game
  • Recent form: Bristol Rovers 2W 0D 3L · Grimsby 1W 3D 1L

Bristol Rovers 3–1 Grimsby (League Two): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1 / 1.13
Goals
against 1.38 / 0.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
4.75 / 7.38
Corners
against 5 / 6 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
3.75 / 4.25
Shots on target
against 4 / 3.13 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
2.5 / 1.88
Cards
against 2 / 2.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
2.75 yellows
Referee · O. Yates
20.13 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 February 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 18 February 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameBristol Rovers for / againstLineGrimsby for / against
Goals scored
1 for · 1.38 against n 8
2.5standard
1.13 for · 0.63 against n 8
Corners won
4.75 for · 5 against n 8
9.5standard
7.38 for · 6 against n 8
Shots
11.5 for · 10.63 against n 8
19.5standard
14.5 for · 12.25 against n 8
Shots on target
3.75 for · 4 against n 8
8.5standard
4.25 for · 3.13 against n 8
Fouls committed
14.88 for · 9.38 against n 8
21.5standard
10 for · 12.25 against n 8
Cards shown
2.5 for · 2 against n 8
3.5standard
1.88 for · 2.25 against n 8

Referee: O. Yates — 2.75 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 20.13 fouls over 8 matches.

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Bristol Rovers

Bristol Rovers Defensive

Bristol Rovers — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bristol Rovers before kick-off, to 18 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
F. Cavegn n 880.1
0.84/2
0.75/0
—
J. Sparkes n 890
0.53/1
0.95/2
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A. Kilgour n 884.4
28/5
0.95/2
C. McJannet
L. Thomas n 869.8
15/1
0.52/1
—
E. Harrison n 853.1
2.87/5
1.54/3
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Bristol Rovers — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bristol Rovers before kick-off, to 18 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
F. Cavegn n 880.1
0.43/0
J. Sparkes n 890
1.45/3
A. Kilgour n 884.4
2.17/3
L. Thomas n 869.8
2.96/5
E. Harrison n 853.1
0.83/1
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Bristol Rovers Attacking

Bristol Rovers — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bristol Rovers before kick-off, to 18 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
F. Cavegn n 880.1
0.84/2
0.74/1
J. Sparkes n 890
0.65/0
0.32/0
A. Kilgour n 884.4
0.32/0
0.11/0
L. Thomas n 869.8
1.14/3
0.32/0
E. Harrison n 853.1
1.75/2
0.63/0
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Bristol Rovers — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Bristol Rovers before kick-off, to 18 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
F. Cavegn n 880.1
0.11/0
00/0
J. Sparkes n 890
00/0
00/0
A. Kilgour n 884.4
00/0
0.11/0
L. Thomas n 869.8
00/0
00/0
E. Harrison n 853.1
00/0
00/0
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Grimsby

Grimsby Goalkeeper

Grimsby — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
J. Smith12901080 min292.4 /9090.8 /9010.1 /90
Grimsby — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Grimsby before kick-off, to 18 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
J. Smith n 890
2.16/3

Grimsby Defensive

Grimsby — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
C. McJannet35903150 min491.4 /90290.8 /90200.6 /902757.9 /90240.7 /9070.2 /90
H. Rodgers35873052 min391.2 /90240.7 /90150.4 /902066.1 /90140.4 /9060.2 /90
R. Staunton21721519 min352.1 /90191.1 /9050.3 /901156.8 /90100.6 /9010.1 /90
T. Warren19861625 min341.9 /90301.7 /90140.8 /901196.6 /90191.1 /9020.1 /90
J. Sweeney19811532 min301.8 /90181.1 /9080.5 /90804.7 /90181.1 /9030.2 /90
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Grimsby — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Grimsby before kick-off, to 18 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
C. McJannet n 890
0.84/2
0.53/1
A. Kilgour
H. Rodgers n 889
0.63/2
1.36/2
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C. Vernam n 865
0.52/1
0.52/1
—
Jaze Kabia n 848.3
1.63/3
1.44/1
—
K. Green n 871.3
1.96/3
0.84/1
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Grimsby — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Grimsby before kick-off, to 18 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
C. McJannet n 890
1.37/3
H. Rodgers n 889
1.35/3
C. Vernam n 865
14/2
Jaze Kabia n 848.3
1.44/2
K. Green n 871.3
0.62/2
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Grimsby Attacking

Grimsby — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Jaze Kabia32702226 min100.4 /9010 /90421.7 /90251 /90150.6 /90100.4 /90
Jude Jacob Soonsup-Bell1240474 min00 /9010.2 /90142.7 /9050.9 /9030.6 /90122.3 /90
A. Cook855440 min30.6 /9000 /90122.5 /9061.2 /9040.8 /9040.8 /90
T. Sellars-Fleming441162 min10.6 /9000 /9052.8 /9031.7 /9021.1 /9010.6 /90
C. Vernam35752617 min70.2 /9070.2 /90612.1 /90361.2 /90622.1 /90281 /90
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Grimsby — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Grimsby before kick-off, to 18 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
C. McJannet n 890
00/0
00/0
H. Rodgers n 889
0.52/1
0.31/1
C. Vernam n 865
1.77/3
0.73/1
Jaze Kabia n 848.3
1.44/2
0.93/1
K. Green n 871.3
1.46/1
0.53/0
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Grimsby — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Grimsby before kick-off, to 18 February 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
C. McJannet n 890
00/0
00/0
H. Rodgers n 889
0.11/0
00/0
C. Vernam n 865
00/0
0.21/0
Jaze Kabia n 848.3
0.93/1
0.21/0
K. Green n 871.3
0.32/0
0.21/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
Bristol RoversGrimsby
37%Possession63%
2.50Expected goals (xG)1.39
18Shots9
3Shots on target6
5Shots off target2
10Blocked shots1
11Shots inside the box8
5Corners4
4Offsides5
18Fouls13
3Yellow cards0
0Red cards0
5Saves0
246Passes422
63%Pass accuracy73%

Bristol Rovers Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Brad Young9000000007.2
J. Senior9000001207.3
K. Balmer9010110007.7
A. Kilgour9000000306.5
C. Mola90000001Y6.3
R. De Havilland9000000006.5
R. Smallwood90000011Y7.2
Y. Akhamrich8911213308.9
E. Harrison83001011Y6.3
K. Thompson-Sommers6600000407.9
J. Quigley6610112108.3
L. Thomas sub2400002007
P. Omochere sub2400200006
F. Cavegn sub1300101006.9
M. Rijks sub10000100–

Grimsby Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Smith9000000005.9
H. Rodgers9000003205.9
S. Lavelle9000100206.9
R. Staunton9000001407.2
G. McEachran9000001407.5
A. Cook9010330007.7
Jaze Kabia9000000106.5
C. Vernam8901222008.2
J. Walker8000110507.9
K. Green7900102006.3
C. McJannet6900000106.6
D. Burns sub2100000006.5
G. Turi sub1100000006.6
Justin Amaluzor sub1000000006.5
T. Sellars-Fleming sub10000000–

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Bristol Rovers v Grimsby — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Bristol RoversWWLLL
Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 1.6 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
GrimsbyDDWLD
Last 5: 1W 3D 1L · 1 scored / 1 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 1
Bristol Rovers 1 · 0 draws · Grimsby 0 · 1 goals/game
  • 2025-08-30 Grimsby 0–1 Bristol Rovers
League standing · 2025/26
Bristol Rovers#14 pos62 pts46 pl-9 GD
Grimsby#7 pos78 pts46 pl+24 GD
Goals per game
Bristol Rovers scored1.22
Grimsby scored1.61
Bristol Rovers conceded1.41
Grimsby conceded1.09

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Bristol Rovers and Grimsby?
In their last 1 meetings, Bristol Rovers won 1, Grimsby won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 1 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Bristol Rovers and Grimsby?
Recent form — Bristol Rovers 2W 0D 3L; Grimsby 1W 3D 1L.

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