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Grimsby v Tranmere result

Full-time · Grimsby 1–2 Tranmere

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Grimsby 1–2 Tranmere — Tranmere won this League Two match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Tranmere won 2–1 at Grimsby in League Two on Thursday 27 November. Tranmere have scored in eight consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Tranmere led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Tranmere: Charlie Jay Whitaker (19’, assisted by Joe Ironside) and K. Dennis (90’); Grimsby: Darragh Burns (67’, assisted by James Walker).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Grimsby out-shot Tranmere 13 to 6 and created the better chances, 1.45 xG to 0.81 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.

Discipline

The bookings — Tranmere: Patrick Brough (54’), C. Jennings (73’), N. Kenneh (87’) and K. Dennis (90+8’).

What it changes

Grimsby stay ninth after this result (18 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.

Tranmere move down from 15th to 16th (18 league matches played). Tranmere have scored 52 goals, the 12th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 43 games, ranked per game). Tranmere have conceded 75 goals, the second-most of the 24 clubs.

Grimsby are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. Tranmere are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Darragh Burns (Grimsby) 8.7, Cameron McJannet (Grimsby) 6.0 and James Walker (Grimsby) 5.1 led the match.

Next up

Grimsby next travel to Stafford Rangers on 8 November 2026.

Tranmere next travel to Fleetwood Town on 14 November 2026.

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

Next for Grimsby: Stafford Rangers v Grimsby, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Tranmere: Fleetwood Town v Tranmere, Saturday 14 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Grimsby 1–2 Tranmere · League Two
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Grimsby 2 · draws 2 · Tranmere 2 · 2.5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Grimsby 1W 2D 2L · Tranmere 1W 2D 2L

Grimsby 1–2 Tranmere (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

1.38 / 1.63
Goals
against 2 / 1.75 · 4 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.43 / 2.71
Corners
against 3.57 / 6.43 · 2 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 7 matches
4.43 / 4
Shots on target
against 4.14 / 4 · 2 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 7 matches
2 / 1.63
Cards
against 3.25 / 2.13 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 22 November 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 22 November 2025. 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 gameGrimsby for / againstLineTranmere for / against
Goals scored
1.38 for · 2 against n 8
2.5standard
1.63 for · 1.75 against n 8
Corners won
5.43 for · 3.57 against n 7
9.5standard
2.71 for · 6.43 against n 7
Shots
12.86 for · 10.71 against n 7
19.5standard
12.29 for · 13.86 against n 7
Shots on target
4.43 for · 4.14 against n 7
8.5standard
4 for · 4 against n 7
Fouls committed
13 for · 11.43 against n 7
21.5standard
12.57 for · 9.71 against n 7
Cards shown
2 for · 3.25 against n 8
3.5standard
1.63 for · 2.13 against n 8

Grimsby

Grimsby Defensive

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 22 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
H. Rodgers n 885.9
0.32/0
1.38/2
O. Patrick
C. McJannet n 890
0.96/1
16/2
N. Smith
C. Pym n 885.4
0.11/0
00/0
—
C. Vernam n 878.5
0.11/0
1.66/3
—
G. McEachran n 883.4
1.68/4
2.37/5
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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 22 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
H. Rodgers n 885.9
1.27/1
C. McJannet n 890
2.17/6
C. Pym n 885.4
00/0
C. Vernam n 878.5
1.15/2
G. McEachran n 883.4
2.67/6
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Grimsby Attacking

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 22 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
H. Rodgers n 885.9
0.11/0
00/0
C. McJannet n 890
0.54/0
0.11/0
C. Pym n 885.4
00/0
00/0
C. Vernam n 878.5
2.37/4
1.36/1
G. McEachran n 883.4
0.53/1
0.32/0
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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 22 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
H. Rodgers n 885.9
00/0
0.11/0
C. McJannet n 890
00/0
00/0
C. Pym n 885.4
00/0
00/0
C. Vernam n 878.5
0.32/0
0.43/0
G. McEachran n 883.4
00/0
00/0
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Tranmere

Tranmere Defensive

Tranmere — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tranmere before kick-off, to 22 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
N. Smith n 890
0.52/1
1.67/5
C. McJannet
P. Brough n 890
0.95/1
00/0
—
O. Patrick n 889.9
14/2
0.11/0
H. Rodgers
C. Norman n 878.3
16/1
1.46/3
—
R. Smallwood n 868.4
1.25/2
0.32/0
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Tranmere — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tranmere before kick-off, to 22 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
N. Smith n 890
0.84/2
P. Brough n 890
1.96/5
O. Patrick n 889.9
1.67/5
C. Norman n 878.3
1.45/2
R. Smallwood n 868.4
2.86/4
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Tranmere Attacking

Tranmere — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tranmere before kick-off, to 22 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
N. Smith n 890
0.43/0
0.32/0
P. Brough n 890
0.32/0
0.11/0
O. Patrick n 889.9
1.45/3
0.53/1
C. Norman n 878.3
0.32/0
0.11/0
R. Smallwood n 868.4
0.21/0
00/0
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Tranmere — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Tranmere before kick-off, to 22 November 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
N. Smith n 890
0.32/0
00/0
P. Brough n 890
00/0
00/0
O. Patrick n 889.9
0.11/0
0.11/0
C. Norman n 878.3
0.11/0
0.11/0
R. Smallwood n 868.4
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
GrimsbyTranmere
61%Possession39%
1.45Expected goals (xG)0.81
13Shots6
6Shots on target2
5Shots off target2
2Blocked shots2
6Shots inside the box3
5Corners1
2Offsides1
8Fouls17
0Yellow cards4
0Red cards0
0Saves5
460Passes299
77%Pass accuracy63%

Grimsby Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
C. Pym9000000006.2
H. Rodgers9000001206.3
C. McJannet9000000307.3
R. Staunton9000002206.6
G. Turi9000000106.3
D. Burns9010321208.7
E. Khouri9000001306.7
C. Vernam9000531006.3
J. Walker8701211007.2
D. Rose8700000005.9
T. Warren6600000106.5
Jaze Kabia sub2400100006.2
Justin Amaluzor sub1100000006.2
C. Oduor sub1100000006.5

Tranmere Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Murphy9000000007.7
Jayden Joseph9000000506.9
C. Norman9000001207.3
N. Smith9000000207.2
P. Brough90000001Y6.3
O. Patrick9000100206.5
S. Finley9000000206.3
Charlie Jay Whitaker8910110007.3
Billy Blacker8000000006.7
J. Ironside8001001006.3
C. Jennings79001001Y6.3
K. Dennis sub11101100Y7.6
R. Smallwood sub1000000006.7
N. Kenneh sub10000001Y6.3
Taylan Harris sub800000006.5

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

Recent form
GrimsbyLWDLD
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.4 scored / 2.2 conceded per game
TranmereDLLWD
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.6 scored / 2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Grimsby 2 · 2 draws · Tranmere 2 · 2.5 goals/game
  • 2025-03-04 Grimsby 1–1 Tranmere
  • 2024-10-22 Tranmere 0–1 Grimsby
  • 2024-01-27 Grimsby 1–2 Tranmere
  • 2023-10-07 Tranmere 2–2 Grimsby
  • 2023-04-22 Tranmere 2–0 Grimsby
  • 2022-12-10 Grimsby 2–1 Tranmere
League standing · 2025/26
Grimsby#7 pos78 pts46 pl+24 GD
Tranmere#21 pos41 pts46 pl-25 GD
Goals per game
Grimsby scored1.61
Tranmere scored1.17
Grimsby conceded1.09
Tranmere conceded1.72

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Tranmere?
In their last 6 meetings, Grimsby won 2, Tranmere won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Grimsby and Tranmere?
Recent form — Grimsby 1W 2D 2L; Tranmere 1W 2D 2L.

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