Tranmere vs Grimsby: result 1-1 and analysis
League TwoRegular Season - 46Kick-off on May 2, 2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC)Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside
Full time
What was the result of Tranmere vs Grimsby?
Tranmere and Grimsby drew 1-1 on May 2, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 43′J. AmaluzorGrimsby
- 64′N. SmithTranmere
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Tranmere have 2 wins, 2 draws and 11 defeats; Grimsby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | Milton Keynes Dons(away) | 0-3 | League Two |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Cheltenham(away) | 3-1 | League Two |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Bristol Rovers(home) | 1-2 | League Two |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Chesterfield(away) | 1-1 | League Two |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Colchester(home) | 0-1 | League Two |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 | Swindon Town(home) | 4-0 | League Two |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Cambridge United(away) | 2-1 | League Two |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Gillingham(away) | 4-1 | League Two |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Chesterfield(away) | 1-2 | League Two |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Crewe(home) | 3-2 | League Two |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Tranmere win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 Grimsby win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2025 | Grimsby 1-2 Tranmere | League Two |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Grimsby 1-1 Tranmere | League Two |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Tranmere 0-1 Grimsby | League Two |
| Jan 27, 2024 | Grimsby 1-2 Tranmere | League Two |
| Oct 7, 2023 | Tranmere 2-2 Grimsby | League Two |
| Apr 22, 2023 | Tranmere 2-0 Grimsby | League Two |
How many goals should we expect?
Tranmere score 0.7 and concede 1.8 goals per match over their last 15; Grimsby score 2.1 and concede 1.1.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tranmere | 0.7 | 1.8 | 2 | 6/15 | 8/15 |
| Grimsby | 2.1 | 1.1 | 5 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Tranmere sit 4th in League Two (4 points from 2 matches) and Grimsby sit 8th (4 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Tranmere | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 8 | Grimsby | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
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