Grimsby v Colchester prediction
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TACTIX’s free model pick for Grimsby v Colchester, League Two on Tue, 01 Dec 2026 19:45 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Grimsby host Colchester in League Two on Tuesday 1 December (kick-off 19:45 UK).
The key numbers
Grimsby have lost their last four matches in all competitions. Colchester are winless in their last seven matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Eight of Grimsby’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in nine of Grimsby’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Grimsby have three wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.25 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 1.38. Grimsby have scored 13 goals, the 12th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Grimsby have conceded 13 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Six of Colchester’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (40%). Both teams scored in eight of Colchester’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Colchester have one win, two draws and four defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.71 points per game, scoring 1.29 and conceding 1.71. Colchester have scored 10 goals, the seventh-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Colchester have conceded 13 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Grimsby (15th) and Colchester (20th) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Colchester the stronger side, 40 rating points above Grimsby (Colchester 1399, Grimsby 1359, after at least 372 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 27 January 2026, finished Colchester 0–1 Grimsby.
Team news
Predicted Grimsby XI (4-1-4-1): C. Pym, H. Rodgers, C. McJannet, M. Kacurri, J. Sweeney, K. Green, G. Turi, C. Vernam, F. Cartwright, J. Walker, A. Cook — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Géza Turi (5.5 per match over 10 appearances, one goal and two assists) and C. Doyle (3.8 per match over four appearances, one goal) have been Grimsby’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Grimsby (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Géza Turi averages 1.1 key passes per 90 over 1220 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Colchester XI (4-2-3-1): T. Lo-Tutala, J. Tucker, E. Iandolo, S. Raggett, R. Hunt, M. Sesay, J. Payne, H. Anderson, J. Williams, O. Thorn, B. Ihionvien — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Jack Payne (4.7 per match over 10 appearances, one assist) and Moses Sesay (4.6 per match over nine appearances, three goals and one assist) have been Colchester’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Colchester (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Jack Payne averages 2.7 key passes per 90 over 903 minutes, with a key pass in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Moses Sesay averages 1.6 key passes per 90 over 681 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last nine appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · League Two · Blundell Park
- Head-to-head (last 6): Grimsby 2 · draws 0 · Colchester 4 · 2.5 goals/game
- Recent form: Grimsby 1W 0D 4L · Colchester 0W 4D 1L
Grimsby v Colchester (League Two): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 20 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Grimsby for / against | Line | Colchester for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.75 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.25 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.75 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 14.63 for · 10 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13.5 for · 13.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.75 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.63 for · 3.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.13 for · 12.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.75 for · 14 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.88 for · 3.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.38 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
Grimsby
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Walker n 8 | 43.6 | 2.1 | 2.8 | — |
| Justin Amaluzor n 8 | 64.9 | 1.9 | 2.3 | — |
| M. Kacurri n 8 | 90 | 1.8 | 0.8 | — |
| F. Cartwright n 8 | 37.4 | 1.8 | 3.3 | — |
| J. Sweeney n 8 | 87.9 | 1.5 | 1.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Cook n 8 | 65.1 | 3.3 | 1.6 |
| C. Vernam n 8 | 65.4 | 2.9 | 1.7 |
| Iwan Morgan n 8 | 50.8 | 2.4 | 0.7 |
| S. Finch n 8 | 44.5 | 2 | 0.8 |
| M. Shelton n 8 | 72.9 | 1.9 | 1.2 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| R. Staunton n 8 | 73 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Iwan Morgan n 8 | 50.8 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| K. Green n 8 | 88.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| M. Shelton n 8 | 72.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Cian Doyle n 7 | 34.7 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| F. Cartwright n 8 | 37.4 | 4.5 |
| G. Turi n 8 | 85.1 | 3.3 |
| J. Walker n 8 | 43.6 | 3.1 |
| R. Staunton n 8 | 73 | 2 |
| M. Shelton n 8 | 72.9 | 1.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Harrington n 8 | 88 | 3.1 |
| C. Pym n 8 | 84.4 | 2.8 |
Colchester
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Connelly n 5 | 9.2 | 9.8 | 0 | — |
| B. Lubala n 8 | 29.8 | 3.4 | 1.5 | — |
| H. Anderson n 8 | 87.8 | 2.6 | 0.9 | — |
| Jaden Williams n 8 | 25.8 | 2.2 | 4.4 | — |
| B. Ihionvien n 8 | 44.5 | 2 | 1.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Lubala n 8 | 29.8 | 3.4 | 0.4 |
| M. Sesay n 8 | 79.5 | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| B. Ihionvien n 8 | 44.5 | 2.3 | 1 |
| Jaden Williams n 8 | 25.8 | 2.2 | 1.3 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Sesay n 8 | 79.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| O. Thorn n 8 | 60.3 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Jaden Williams n 8 | 25.8 | 0.4 | 0 |
| H. Anderson n 8 | 87.8 | 0.3 | 0 |
| K. Vincent-Young n 8 | 64.8 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Kuffour n 8 | 34.5 | 3.9 |
| R. Harvey n 4 | 22.8 | 3 |
| P. Digby n 8 | 46.1 | 2.9 |
| L. Chiwome n 8 | 16.1 | 2.8 |
| J. Payne n 8 | 89.6 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| T. Lo-Tutala n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Grimsby v Colchester — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-01-27 Colchester 0–1 Grimsby
- 2025-10-11 Grimsby 1–2 Colchester
- 2025-03-28 Colchester 1–2 Grimsby
- 2024-11-23 Grimsby 0–1 Colchester
- 2024-04-16 Colchester 2–0 Grimsby
- 2023-10-24 Grimsby 2–3 Colchester
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Colchester?
- In their last 6 meetings, Grimsby won 2, Colchester won 4 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Grimsby and Colchester?
- Recent form — Grimsby 1W 0D 4L; Colchester 0W 4D 1L.
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