Tranmere Rovers vs Grimsby H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

In League Two action, Tranmere Rovers met Grimsby on May 2. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

Justin Amaluzor scored the first goal of the game on the 43rd minute of the match, putting Grimsby ahead. Nathan Smith added to the score, setting the final scoreline at 1-1.

All eyes turn to the pitch as the upcoming encounter sees Tranmere Rovers and Grimsby meet again, 5 months after their previous League Two meeting which Tranmere Rovers won 1-2. Following a recent loss to Milton Keynes Dons on April 25, Tranmere Rovers aim to regroup and turn things around in this upcoming clash. A more organized backline could be the foundation for success, since their backline has lacked consistency, having conceded goals in each of their last eight matches.

Grimsby's most recent outings, in contrast to their opponent's recent struggles, ended in three straight victories against Swindon Town, Cambridge United and Gillingham, setting a positive tone ahead of this match. Despite this, their inability to keep a clean sheet has been evident, as they have struggled to keep opponents from scoring, conceding in their last three away matches.

This League Two clash features attacking talents who have defined the campaigns of Tranmere Rovers and Grimsby. Tranmere Rovers’s offensive unit, with Pete Wild at the helm, has leaned on Charlie Whitaker, their main scorer, and Omari Patrick, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. With ten goals in League Two, Whitaker is Tranmere Rovers’s top scorer in the league, as Patrick continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with five assists. Tranmere Rovers have also relied on Connor Jennings, Joe Ironside and Cameron Norman to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

Meanwhile, Grimsby’s attacking options, shaped by David Artell’s vision, have been bolstered by Charles Vernam and Jaze Kabia, the team’s top scorer, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Kabia leads Grimsby’s scoring charts in League Two this season with seventeen goals, with Vernam leading their creative tally in the league with ten assists. Grimsby’s offense has also been strengthened by Kieran Green, Reece Staunton and Andy Cook, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.

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Head-to-head

Since October 2023, the teams have gone head-to-head five times. Tranmere Rovers have two wins to their name, Grimsby one, while the remaining matches ended in draws. Their latest meeting occurred on November 27, 2025, during the League Two of England, with Tranmere Rovers winning 1-2. Tranmere Rovers have scored seven goals across these five encounters, while Grimsby have scored six. So, overall, Tranmere Rovers have the edge in head-to-head matches against Grimsby in their recent history.

In League Two, Tranmere Rovers have played 46 matches, winning ten, drawing eleven and losing 25, scoring 54 goals at an average of 1.17 per match and conceding 79 at a rate of 1.72 per match. Grimsby have won 22 of their 46 matches in League Two this season, with twelve draws and twelve defeats, netting 74 goals (1.61 per match) and conceding 50 (1.09 per match).

Tranmere Rovers's most recent outing ended in a loss against Milton Keynes Dons, while Grimsby are on a three-game winning streak, with victories against Swindon Town, Cambridge United and Gillingham in their last three matches. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Tranmere Rovers have recorded two wins, sixteen losses, and two draws, while Grimsby have won twelve of their last twenty matches, losing five and drawing three.

AI Prediction

Before kickoff, our AI predicts the outcome of Tranmere Rovers vs Grimsby, then monitors the contest and updates its forecast in real time as the minutes tick by. AI projections, calculated before kick-off, indicated Grimsby’s victory leads the probabilities with 43%, while a draw was at 30% and Tranmere Rovers’s victory was at 27%.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Tranmere Rovers - Grimsby in real time.

Tranmere Rovers kicked off the game with Marko Marosi, Stephan Negru, Nathan Smith, William Tamen, Ethan Bristow, Nohan Kenneh who got substituted by Kristian Dennis on the 53rd minute, Sam Finley who got substituted by James Plant on the 90th minute, Jayden Joseph, Charlie Whitaker, Ryan Watson and Kaiyne Woolery who got substituted by Joe Ironside on the 53rd minute as starters, with Jack Barrett, Cameron Norman, Aaron McGowan, James Plant, Kristian Dennis and Joe Ironside on the bench.

Grimsby's starting eleven were Jackson Smith, Jayden Sweeney who got substituted by Reece Staunton on the 84th minute, Cameron Mcjannett, Maldini Kacurri, Tyrell Warren, Geza David Turi who got substituted by Jaze Kabia on the 77th minute, Charles Vernam, Jamie Walker, Kieran Green who got substituted by Clarke Oduor on the 65th minute, Justin Amaluzor who got substituted by Darragh Burns on the 84th minute and Andy Cook who got substituted by Jude Soonsup-Bell on the 65th minute, with Christy Pym, Reece Staunton, Clarke Oduor, Henry Brown, Darragh Burns, Jaze Kabia and Jude Soonsup-Bell on the bench.

Live Streaming

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Live Standings

As always, England League Two's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Tranmere Rovers occupy 21st spot with 41 points in 46 matches, while Grimsby sit 7th with 78 points from 46 matches.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 0.83 - 1.36
• Ball Possession: 40 - 60
• Big Scoring Chances: 1 - 3
• Total Attempts: 8 - 13
• Shots On Target: 2 - 3
• Blocked Shots: 2 - 5
• Shots in the Box: 5 - 8
• Shots from Outside the Box: 3 - 5
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 10 - 10
• Corners: 4 - 4
• Throw-Ins: 29 - 31
• Saves: 2 - 1
• Free Kicks: 10 - 10
• Offsides: 1 - 3
• Passes into Final Third: 94 - 166
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 34 - 105
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 15 - 25
• Tackles: 15 - 18
• Completed Tackles: 6 - 9
• Total Crosses: 10 - 19
• Successful Crosses: 2 - 3
• Interceptions: 5 - 7
• Clearances: 39 - 36

Referee showed the yellow card once throughout the game. Jamie Walker was the one to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Tranmere Rovers and Grimsby in real time. You can watch the goals by Justin Amaluzor and Nathan Smith as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Tranmere Rovers - Grimsby are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.