Grimsby vs Doncaster: result 0-3 and analysis
EFL TrophyNorthern - 2Kick-off on October 7, 2025 at 06:00 PM (UTC)Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire
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What was the result of Grimsby vs Doncaster?
Doncaster won 0-3 on October 7, 2025.
Goalscorers
- 7′R. GottsDoncaster
- 14′R. GottsDoncaster
- 90′C. McJannetDoncaster (o.g.)
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Grimsby have 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 defeats; Doncaster have 8, 2 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2025 | Salford City(away) | 2-0 | League Two |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Cheltenham(home) | 7-1 | League Two |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Barnet(away) | 0-3 | League Two |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Sheffield Wednesday(away) | 1-0 | League Cup |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Cambridge United(home) | 1-1 | League Two |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2025 | Burton Albion(home) | 1-1 | League One |
| Sep 27, 2025 | Luton(away) | 0-1 | League One |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Tottenham(away) | 0-3 | League Cup |
| Sep 20, 2025 | AFC Wimbledon(home) | 1-2 | League One |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Wigan(away) | 0-3 | League One |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Grimsby win(s), 0 draw(s), 4 Doncaster win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2025 | Doncaster 1-2 Grimsby | League Two |
| Oct 5, 2024 | Grimsby 0-3 Doncaster | League Two |
| Feb 17, 2024 | Grimsby 1-5 Doncaster | League Two |
| Oct 28, 2023 | Doncaster 1-0 Grimsby | League Two |
| Apr 10, 2023 | Doncaster 1-2 Grimsby | League Two |
| Nov 12, 2022 | Grimsby 1-3 Doncaster | League Two |
How many goals should we expect?
Grimsby score 2.0 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Doncaster score 1.3 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsby | 2.0 | 1.2 | 4 | 9/15 | 9/15 |
| Doncaster | 1.3 | 1.1 | 5 | 6/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Grimsby sit 3rd in EFL Trophy (3 points from 3 matches) and Doncaster sit 1st (9 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doncaster | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 9 |
| 3 | Grimsby | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
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