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WalsallGrimsby

Walsall v Grimsby result

Full-time · Walsall 0–0 Grimsby

League Two · · Bescot Stadium

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Team pages: Walsall · Grimsby · Head-to-head

The model’s pre-match pick

Walsall 0–0 Grimsby — this League Two match was drawn. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Over 2.5 goals.

Free pick
Over 2.5 goals
Best price: 2.10 at Betfair
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Match report, in numbers

The result

Walsall and Grimsby drew 0–0 at Bescot Stadium in League Two on Saturday 22 August.

The goals

It was 0–0 at half-time.

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Walsall 1.28, Grimsby 1.47, from 16 shots to 13 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

M. Russell showed two yellow cards — against 3.3 yellows a game across the last 10 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Walsall: James Connolly (74’); Grimsby: Jayden Sweeney (68’).

What it changes

Walsall stay first after this result (two league matches played). Walsall have scored 21 goals, the eighth-most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 13 games, ranked per game). Walsall have conceded 12 goals, the third-fewest of the 24 clubs.

Grimsby move up from sixth to second (two league matches played). Grimsby have scored 24 goals, the third-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 14 games, ranked per game). Grimsby have conceded 18 goals, the 11th-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Walsall are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Walsall have kept a clean sheet in their last three matches in all competitions.

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Géza Turi (Grimsby) 7.1, Justin Amaluzor (Grimsby) 5.1 and Jayden Sweeney (Grimsby) 4.0 led the match.

Head-to-head

Grimsby are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Walsall.

What the model said

The model’s free pick, Over 2.5 goals, did not land — graded in the live track record, misses included.

Next up

Walsall next travel to Newport County on 7 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: Newport County v Walsall, Saturday 7 November — the preview. Next for Grimsby: Stafford Rangers v Grimsby, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Walsall 0–0 Grimsby · League Two
  • Venue: Bescot Stadium · Walsall
  • Referee: M. Russell
  • Model coverage: 19 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Walsall 2 · draws 2 · Grimsby 2 · 3.83 goals/game
  • Recent form: Walsall 3W 0D 2L · Grimsby 1W 2D 2L

Walsall 0–0 Grimsby (League Two): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 19 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 7 November 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.38 / 2
Goals
against 1.75 / 1.13 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.5 / 6.29
Corners
against 6.25 / 4.43 · 4 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 7 matches
4.5 / 4.86
Shots on target
against 5.13 / 2.57 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 7 matches
1.75 / 0.86
Cards
against 1.38 / 1.29 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 7 matches
19
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 15 August 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 15 August 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. Lines marked “our book” are this fixture’s; the rest are standard thresholds, not prices.
Per gameWalsall for / againstLineGrimsby for / against
Goals scored
1.38 for · 1.75 against n 8
2.5our book
2 for · 1.13 against n 8
Corners won
5.5 for · 6.25 against n 8
9.5standard
6.29 for · 4.43 against n 7
Shots
13 for · 15.75 against n 8
19.5standard
14.14 for · 10 against n 7
Shots on target
4.5 for · 5.13 against n 8
8.5standard
4.86 for · 2.57 against n 7
Fouls committed
9.75 for · 9.88 against n 8
21.5standard
9.86 for · 10.14 against n 7
Cards shown
1.75 for · 1.38 against n 8
3.5standard
0.86 for · 1.29 against n 7

Referee: M. Russell.

Walsall

Walsall Goalkeeper

Walsall — 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. Ward293185 min178.3 /9000 /9000 /90

Walsall Defensive

Walsall — 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
D. Skura293185 min31.5 /9031.5 /9021 /90104.9 /9010.5 /9000 /90
M. Hancock285169 min31.6 /9042.1 /9000 /9084.3 /9000 /9000 /90
J. Connolly277153 min21.2 /9010.6 /9021.2 /90137.6 /9000 /9000 /90
Harrison Burke256111 min43.2 /9010.8 /9010.8 /9086.5 /9010.8 /9000 /90
E. Ahui254108 min43.3 /9010.8 /9021.7 /90119.2 /9021.7 /9010.8 /90
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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 15 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
A. Pressley n 862.4
1.16/0
1.64/1
—
M. Hancock n 888.5
0.63/2
0.32/0
M. Kacurri
Harrison Burke n 875.6
0.63/1
14/2
—
C. Clarke n 847.4
0.93/1
0.93/1
C. Vernam
Rico Browne n 879.3
1.36/3
1.16/2
—
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 15 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
A. Pressley n 862.4
0.52/1
M. Hancock n 888.5
1.35/4
Harrison Burke n 875.6
1.66/3
C. Clarke n 847.4
1.25/0
Rico Browne n 879.3
28/4

Walsall Attacking

Walsall — 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
A. Pressley293185 min21 /9000 /9052.4 /9052.4 /9021 /9000 /90
Taione Richard Evumena Sodje12323 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9013.9 /90
S. Sprangler293185 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9010.5 /90
R. Smith279157 min00 /9010.6 /9021.1 /9000 /9052.9 /9063.4 /90
A. Dallas24895 min00 /9000 /9000 /9000 /9021.9 /9021.9 /90
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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 15 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
A. Pressley n 862.4
26/3
1.33/3
M. Hancock n 888.5
0.52/1
0.31/1
Harrison Burke n 875.6
0.43/0
0.11/0
C. Clarke n 847.4
1.74/3
0.73/0
Rico Browne n 879.3
0.11/0
0.11/0
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 15 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
A. Pressley n 862.4
0.42/0
00/0
M. Hancock n 888.5
0.31/1
00/0
Harrison Burke n 875.6
0.11/0
00/0
C. Clarke n 847.4
00/0
0.52/0
Rico Browne n 879.3
00/0
00/0

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
C. Pym290180 min31.5 /9031.5 /9000 /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 15 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
C. Pym n 885.4
0.72/0

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. McJannet290180 min52.5 /9021 /9000 /90105 /9042 /9010.5 /90
H. Rodgers290180 min10.5 /9000 /9000 /90115.5 /9000 /9000 /90
J. Sweeney290180 min115.5 /9010.5 /9000 /90157.5 /9010.5 /9000 /90
M. Kacurri290180 min42 /9021 /9000 /90178.5 /9021 /9000 /90
C. Vernam290180 min10.5 /9031.5 /9010.5 /9073.5 /9021 /9000 /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 15 August 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
0.94/1
0.95/2
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M. Kacurri n 890
0.93/2
0.32/0
M. Hancock
J. Sweeney n 878.5
0.93/2
1.15/2
—
C. Vernam n 856.3
0.41/1
0.83/1
C. Clarke
H. Rodgers n 879
0.32/0
0.62/1
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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 15 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
J. Sweeney n 878.5
2.76/5
M. Kacurri n 890
27/5
C. McJannet n 890
1.66/4
H. Rodgers n 879
15/2
C. Vernam n 856.3
0.62/1
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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
A. Cook282164 min00 /9000 /9010.5 /9010.5 /9021.1 /9021.1 /90
Iwan Morgan22651 min00 /9000 /9023.5 /9000 /9000 /90712.4 /90
J. Andrews21631 min00 /9000 /9025.8 /9000 /9012.9 /9000 /90
C. Vernam290180 min00 /9010.5 /9021 /9010.5 /9063 /9010.5 /90
G. Turi290179 min00 /9010.5 /9000 /9000 /9021 /9010.5 /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 15 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
C. Vernam n 856.3
1.24/2
0.83/1
C. McJannet n 890
0.84/2
0.53/1
H. Rodgers n 879
0.72/2
0.42/1
J. Sweeney n 878.5
0.32/0
00/0
M. Kacurri n 890
0.11/0
0.11/0
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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 15 August 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
C. Vernam n 856.3
0.42/0
0.42/0
H. Rodgers n 879
0.32/0
0.11/0
C. McJannet n 890
0.11/0
00/0
M. Kacurri n 890
0.11/0
00/0
C. Pym n 885.4
00/0
00/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
WalsallGrimsby
52%Possession48%
1.28Expected goals (xG)1.47
16Shots13
2Shots on target1
9Shots off target6
5Blocked shots6
11Shots inside the box7
8Corners7
1Offsides2
12Fouls15
1Yellow cards1
0Red cards0
1Saves2
370Passes341
79%Pass accuracy78%

Walsall Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
J. Ward9000000007.2
D. Skura9000100006.9
J. Connolly90001000Y6.5
M. Hancock9000101306.7
S. Sprangler9000101207.2
A. Pressley9000300006.6
C. Clarke8900321007
Courtney Clarke8900321007
E. Ahui8000000207.6
Isaac Moore8000001006.9
L. Simper8000007107.7
A. Dallas6400002006.5
R. Smith sub2600000106.9
Rico Browne sub1000000006.9
C. Crew sub1000000006.3
Taione Richard Evumena Sodje sub1000100106.5
A. Adomah sub10000100–

Grimsby Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
C. Pym9000000007.7
H. Rodgers9000100006.6
M. Kacurri9000000107.6
C. McJannet9000000007.6
J. Sweeney90001104Y7
G. Turi9000001607.3
Justin Amaluzor9000100506.7
K. Green9000001006.6
C. Vernam9000101007.2
C. Doyle8000103307
A. Cook7000102106.7
Iwan Morgan sub2000100006.7
Ryley Reynolds sub1000000006.3

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
WalsallWLLWW
Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 1.6 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
GrimsbyDLDLW
Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1.6 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Walsall 2 · 2 draws · Grimsby 2 · 3.83 goals/game
  • 2026-02-18 Grimsby 2–2 Walsall
  • 2025-08-19 Walsall 0–1 Grimsby
  • 2025-03-08 Walsall 1–3 Grimsby
  • 2024-10-19 Grimsby 1–4 Walsall
  • 2024-01-01 Grimsby 1–6 Walsall
  • 2023-08-26 Walsall 1–1 Grimsby
League standing · 2026/27
Walsall#3 pos22 pts13 pl+9 GD
Grimsby#6 pos20 pts14 pl+6 GD
Goals per game
Walsall scored1.62
Grimsby scored1.71
Walsall conceded0.92
Grimsby conceded1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the model’s pick for Walsall v Grimsby?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Walsall v Grimsby was Over 2.5 goals (best price 2.10 at Betfair).
What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Grimsby?
In their last 6 meetings, Walsall won 2, Grimsby won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 3.83 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Walsall and Grimsby?
Recent form — Walsall 3W 0D 2L; Grimsby 1W 2D 2L.

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