Grimsby vs Manchester City U21: result 1-1 and analysis
EFL TrophyGroup Stage - 7Kick-off on October 29, 2024 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire
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What was the result of Grimsby vs Manchester City U21?
Grimsby and Manchester City U21 drew 1-1 on October 29, 2024.
Goalscorers
- 89′Reigan HeskeyManchester City U21
- 90′D. RoseGrimsby
Official lineup for Grimsby vs Manchester City U21
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Grimsby
4-1-4-1- 25D. Wilson
- 11J. Svanþórsson
- 16C. Ainley
- 8J. Luker
- 22Cameron Gardner
- 30E. Khouri
- 3M. Carson
- 17C. McJannet
- 24D. Tharme
- 2L. Cass
- 1J. Wright
Manchester City U21
4-4-2- 57Michael Okeke
- 65William Dickson
- 99Emilio Lawrence
- 59Charlie Gray
- 81Jaden Heskey
- 77J. Oboavwoduo
- 54Sebastian Naylor
- 91S. Mfuni
- 68Max Alleyne
- 95L. Samuel
- 72Oliver Whatmuff
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Grimsby have 7 wins, 0 draws and 8 defeats; Manchester City U21 have 9, 2 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2024 | Milton Keynes Dons(home) | 1-3 | League Two |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Tranmere(away) | 1-0 | League Two |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Walsall(home) | 1-4 | League Two |
| Oct 12, 2024 | Salford City(away) | 2-1 | League Two |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Lincoln(home) | 1-2 | EFL Trophy |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2024 | West Bromwich Albion U21(away) | 5-0 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Oct 5, 2024 | West Ham United U21(home) | 4-1 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Aston Villa U21(home) | 4-1 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Sep 21, 2024 | Manchester United U21(away) | 3-1 | Premier League 2 Division One |
| Sep 1, 2024 | Everton U21(home) | 5-0 | Premier League 2 Division One |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 0 Grimsby wins, 2 draws, 0 Manchester City U21 wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2023 | Grimsby 2-2 Manchester City U21 | EFL Trophy |
| Nov 8, 2022 | Grimsby 1-1 Manchester City U21 | EFL Trophy |
Last archived meeting: Grimsby vs Manchester City U21 on Aug 29, 2023
How many goals should we expect?
Grimsby score 1.3 and concede 2.1 goals per match over their last 15; Manchester City U21 score 2.3 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsby | 1.3 | 2.1 | 3 | 11/15 | 12/15 |
| Manchester City U21 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 4 | 8/15 | 10/15 |
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 Manchester City U21 sit 3rd (3 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | GrimsbyGroup 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
| 3 | Manchester City U21Group 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 3 |
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