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
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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
Official lineup for Tranmere vs Grimsby
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Tranmere
3-4-2-1- 41K. Woolery
- 7Charlie Jay Whitaker
- 44R. Watson
- 23E. Bristow
- 42N. Kenneh
- 8S. Finley
- 14Jayden Joseph
- 28S. Negru
- 5N. Smith
- 15W. Tamen
- 33M. Maroši
Grimsby
4-1-4-1- 39A. Cook
- 30C. Vernam
- 7J. Walker
- 4K. Green
- 14J. Amaluzor
- 15G. Turi
- 3J. Sweeney
- 17C. McJannet
- 2M. Kacurri
- 21T. Warren
- 31J. Smith
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 wins, 2 draws, 1 Grimsby win.
| 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 13th in League Two (12 points from 10 matches) and Grimsby sit 11th (13 points from 10 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Grimsby | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 13 |
| 13 | Tranmere | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
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