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Walsall v Grimsby result

Full-time · Walsall 1–3 Grimsby

League Two · · Poundland Bescot Stadium

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Walsall 1–3 Grimsby — Grimsby won this League Two match.

Match report, in numbers

The result

Grimsby won 3–1 at Poundland Bescot Stadium in League Two on Saturday 8 March. Grimsby have scored in eight consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

Grimsby led 2–1 at half-time. The goals — Walsall: Ellis Harrison (6’, assisted by Albert Adomah); Grimsby: Jayden Luker (21’, assisted by J. Svanþórsson; 66’, assisted by Kieran Green) and Daniel Rose (44’ pen).

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Walsall 0.00, Grimsby 0.00, from 9 shots to 10 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

S. Jackson showed six yellow cards — against 3.6 yellows a game across the last 8 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Walsall: Ryan Stirk (29’), Oisin McEntee (63’) and Connor Barrett (85’); Grimsby: T. Warren (45+2’), Jayden Luker (66’) and J. Svanþórsson (75’).

What it changes

Walsall have scored 79 goals, the most of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 49 games, ranked per game). Walsall have conceded 56 goals, the 10th-fewest of the 24 clubs.

Grimsby have scored 61 goals, the 10th-most of the 24 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 46 games, ranked per game). Grimsby have conceded 67 goals, the sixth-most of the 24 clubs.

It is Grimsby’s first win over Walsall since 27 August 2022, after four meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds). Walsall are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. Grimsby are unbeaten in their last eight matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Jayden Luker (Grimsby) 9.8, Daniel Rose (Grimsby) 7.4 and Ellis Harrison (Walsall) 5.2 led the match.

Head-to-head

Walsall are unbeaten in the last four meetings with Grimsby.

Next up

Walsall next host Barnet 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 Walsall: Walsall v Barnet, Saturday 14 November — the preview. Next for Grimsby: Stafford Rangers v Grimsby, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Walsall 1–3 Grimsby · League Two
  • Venue: Poundland Bescot Stadium · Walsall, West Midlands
  • Referee: S. Jackson
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Walsall 2 · draws 3 · Grimsby 1 · 3.5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Walsall 2W 2D 1L · Grimsby 3W 2D 0L

Walsall 1–3 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 8 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.5 / 1.38
Goals
against 1.25 / 1.13 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
7.71 / 6
Corners
against 2.86 / 4.86 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 7 matches
3.29 / 4.71
Shots on target
against 3.57 / 3.14 · 1 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 7 matches
1.71 / 1.71
Cards
against 1.86 / 2.43 · 2 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 7 matches
3.63 yellows
Referee · S. Jackson
24 fouls a game
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over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 4 March 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 4 March 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 gameWalsall for / againstLineGrimsby for / against
Goals scored
1.5 for · 1.25 against n 8
2.5standard
1.38 for · 1.13 against n 8
Corners won
7.71 for · 2.86 against n 7
9.5standard
6 for · 4.86 against n 7
Shots
12.71 for · 10.86 against n 7
19.5standard
12.86 for · 9.86 against n 7
Shots on target
3.29 for · 3.57 against n 7
8.5standard
4.71 for · 3.14 against n 7
Fouls committed
11.71 for · 9.29 against n 7
21.5standard
8.86 for · 13 against n 7
Cards shown
1.71 for · 1.86 against n 7
3.5standard
1.71 for · 2.43 against n 7

Referee: S. Jackson — 3.63 yellow cards a game, 0.13 red cards, 24 fouls over 8 matches.

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Walsall

Walsall Defensive

Walsall — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Walsall before kick-off, to 4 March 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
R. Stirk n 888.9
0.11/0
0.54/0
E. Khouri
C. Barrett n 886.1
1.67/5
0.74/1
D. Hume
L. Gordon n 889.9
0.64/1
0.96/1
E. Khouri
Tommy Simkin n 890
00/0
0.53/1
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D. Okagbue n 890
0.64/1
0.54/0
C. McJannet
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Walsall — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Walsall before kick-off, to 4 March 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
R. Stirk n 888.9
1.96/3
C. Barrett n 886.1
1.35/3
L. Gordon n 889.9
2.36/6
Tommy Simkin n 890
00/0
D. Okagbue n 890
17/1
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Walsall Attacking

Walsall — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Walsall before kick-off, to 4 March 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
R. Stirk n 888.9
0.32/0
0.11/0
C. Barrett n 886.1
0.42/1
00/0
L. Gordon n 889.9
0.63/1
0.11/0
Tommy Simkin n 890
00/0
00/0
D. Okagbue n 890
0.53/1
0.11/0
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Walsall — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Walsall before kick-off, to 4 March 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
R. Stirk n 888.9
00/0
0.32/0
C. Barrett n 886.1
00/0
0.11/0
L. Gordon n 889.9
00/0
00/0
Tommy Simkin n 890
00/0
00/0
D. Okagbue n 890
00/0
0.11/0
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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 4 March 2025. 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 888.6
0.53/1
0.84/1
D. Okagbue
D. Hume n 885
1.16/1
1.26/3
C. Barrett
E. Khouri n 882.4
0.85/1
2.38/4
L. Gordon
D. Rose n 881.6
1.76/4
2.26/5
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H. Rodgers n 885.9
0.32/0
1.25/4
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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 4 March 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
C. McJannet n 888.6
1.17/2
D. Hume n 885
1.27/2
E. Khouri n 882.4
1.57/4
D. Rose n 881.6
2.66/4
H. Rodgers n 885.9
0.74/1
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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 4 March 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
C. McJannet n 888.6
0.42/1
0.32/0
D. Hume n 885
0.32/0
0.11/0
E. Khouri n 882.4
16/1
0.42/1
D. Rose n 881.6
1.98/5
1.47/3
H. Rodgers n 885.9
14/2
0.43/0
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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 4 March 2025. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
C. McJannet n 888.6
00/0
00/0
D. Hume n 885
00/0
0.11/0
E. Khouri n 882.4
00/0
0.11/0
D. Rose n 881.6
0.75/0
0.11/0
H. Rodgers n 885.9
0.11/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
WalsallGrimsby
43%Possession57%
9Shots10
2Shots on target5
4Shots off target2
3Blocked shots3
4Shots inside the box6
8Corners2
2Offsides2
21Fouls14
3Yellow cards3
0Red cards0
2Saves1
247Passes348
51%Pass accuracy65%

Walsall Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
Tommy Simkin9000000006.5
D. Okagbue9000001006.5
H. Williams9000000206.6
T. Allen9000000105.9
C. Barrett90000003Y5.9
L. Gordon9000000306.3
Jamie Jellis6700100006.7
R. Stirk67000012Y6.2
E. Harrison6710110007.3
C. Lakin4500101107
A. Adomah4501202006.7
O. McEntee sub45001101Y6.3
J. Matt sub4500001006.7
E. Weir sub2300000106.9
B. Comley sub2300000106.3
D. Johnson sub2300000006.3

Grimsby Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Wright9000000006.9
H. Rodgers9000000007.2
C. McJannet9000001207.7
E. Khouri9000001106.7
D. Hume9000101207.7
D. Rose9010220007.5
J. Svanþórsson83010021Y7
K. Green8301101006.9
J. Luker82202221Y8.9
G. McEachran7000111206.9
L. Cass4000000006.6
T. Warren sub50000003Y7.5
C. Thompson sub2000000106.9
D. Burns sub1400000106.3
C. Ainley sub1400000006.6
Luca Barrington 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 Walsall v Grimsby — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
WalsallWWDLD
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.6 scored / 1 conceded per game
GrimsbyWWWDD
Last 5: 3W 2D 0L · 1.6 scored / 1 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Walsall 2 · 3 draws · Grimsby 1 · 3.5 goals/game
  • 2024-10-19 Grimsby 1–4 Walsall
  • 2024-01-01 Grimsby 1–6 Walsall
  • 2023-08-26 Walsall 1–1 Grimsby
  • 2023-03-25 Grimsby 1–1 Walsall
  • 2022-08-27 Walsall 1–2 Grimsby
  • 2021-03-27 Grimsby 1–1 Walsall
League standing · 2024/25
Last recorded position — not updated during the season.
Walsall#4 pos77 pts46 pl+21 GD
Grimsby#9 pos68 pts46 pl-6 GD
Goals per game
Walsall scored1.63
Grimsby scored1.33
Walsall conceded1.17
Grimsby conceded1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Grimsby?
In their last 6 meetings, Walsall won 2, Grimsby won 1 and there were 3 draws, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Walsall and Grimsby?
Recent form — Walsall 2W 2D 1L; Grimsby 3W 2D 0L.

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