Tranmere Rovers vs Grimsby H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream
Preview
In League Two action, Tranmere Rovers meet Grimsby on May 2, with the match kicking off at 14:00 UTC.
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. Tranmere Rovers enter this encounter after securing a victory over Cheltenham Town in League Two last Tuesday. However, their defensive frailties have been apparent as they have allowed goals in seven consecutive matches. Tranmere Rovers have a key fixture leading up to the match against Grimsby though, taking on Milton Keynes Dons in League Two, which will test their form and squad depth before facing Grimsby.
Grimsby's most recent outings ended in two straight victories against 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 four matches. Grimsby’s upcoming schedule leading up to Tranmere Rovers features Swindon Town in League Two, a fixture that is likely to influence their form and fitness ahead of their clash with Tranmere Rovers.
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 fourteen goals, with Vernam leading their creative tally in the league with ten assists. Grimsby’s offense has also been strengthened by Kieran Green, Andy Cook and Reece Staunton, who have provided crucial contributions in the final third.
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Head-to-head
Since April 2023, the teams have gone head-to-head six times. Tranmere Rovers have three 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 nine goals across these six 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 44 matches, winning ten, drawing ten and losing 24, scoring 53 goals at an average of 1.20 per match and conceding 75 at a rate of 1.70 per match. Grimsby have won 21 of their 44 matches in League Two this season, with eleven draws and twelve defeats, netting 69 goals (1.57 per match) and conceding 49 (1.11 per match).
Tranmere Rovers's most recent outing ended in a win against Cheltenham Town, while Grimsby are on a two-game winning streak, with victories against Cambridge United and Gillingham in their last two matches. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Tranmere Rovers have recorded two wins, sixteen losses, and two draws, while Grimsby have won eleven of their last twenty matches, losing five and drawing four.
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, indicate Grimsby’s victory leads the probabilities with 44%, while a draw is at 25% and Tranmere Rovers’s victory is at 31%.
- Tranmere Rovers haven't played a draw in their previous 10 home matches.
- Grimsby have gone 9 consecutive matches without a draw.
- Tranmere Rovers have gone 7 consecutive matches without a clean sheet.
- Grimsby have conceded a goal in each of their last 3 away matches.
Tranmere Rovers: Last matches
| match | Cheltenham Town 1:3 Tranmere Rovers, Tuesday | Tranmere Rovers 1:2 Bristol Rovers, Saturday | Chesterfield 1:1 Tranmere Rovers, April 11 | Tranmere Rovers 0:1 Colchester, April 6 | Shrewsbury 1:0 Tranmere Rovers, April 3 | Tranmere Rovers 0:1 Swindon Town, March 21 | Tranmere Rovers 0:3 Harrogate Town, March 17 | Fleetwood Town 0:0 Tranmere Rovers, March 14 | Tranmere Rovers 1:3 Oldham Athletic, March 7 | Newport 3:1 Tranmere Rovers, March 3 |
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| Outcome | W | L | D | L | L | L | L | D | L | L |
| Over 2.5 | + | + | - | - | - | - | + | - | + | + |
| Under 2.5 | - | - | + | + | + | + | - | + | - | - |
| Clean sheet | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | + | - | - |
| Failed to score | - | - | - | + | + | + | + | + | - | - |
| Conceded | + | + | + | + | + | + | + | - | + | + |
| Conceded two | - | + | - | - | - | - | + | - | + | + |
Grimsby: Last matches
| match | Cambridge United 1:2 Grimsby, Tuesday | Gillingham 1:4 Grimsby, Saturday | Chesterfield 2:1 Grimsby, April 14 | Grimsby 3:2 Crewe, April 11 | Crawley Town 0:2 Grimsby, April 6 | Grimsby 1:3 Harrogate Town, April 3 | Grimsby 5:0 Barrow, March 21 | Grimsby 1:0 Fleetwood Town, March 17 | Oldham Athletic 1:0 Grimsby, March 14 | Grimsby 1:1 Bromley, March 7 |
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| Outcome | W | W | L | W | W | L | W | W | L | D |
| Over 2.5 | + | + | + | + | - | + | + | - | - | - |
| Under 2.5 | - | - | - | - | + | - | - | + | + | + |
| Clean sheet | - | - | - | - | + | - | + | + | - | - |
| Failed to score | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | + | - |
| Conceded | + | + | + | + | - | + | - | - | + | + |
| Conceded two | - | - | + | + | - | + | - | - | - | - |
Line-Ups
We are updating team formations and line-ups for Tranmere Rovers - Grimsby in real time. The teams starting line-ups are yet to be announced.
In their last outing, Tranmere Rovers lined up with Marko Marosi, William Tamen, Nathan Smith, Stephan Negru, Ethan Bristow, Ryan Watson, Sam Finley, Jayden Joseph, Charlie Whitaker, Omari Patrick and Kaiyne Woolery.
Grimsby's lineup in their latest match featured Jackson Smith, Reece Staunton, Cameron Mcjannett, Maldini Kacurri, Harvey Rodgers, Geza David Turi, Jaze Kabia, Clarke Oduor, Kieran Green, Justin Amaluzor and Andy Cook.
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 hold 20th place with 40 points after 44 matches, while Grimsby occupy 7th spot with 74 points in 44 matches.
Stats
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Video Highlights
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Timeline
- Scheduled For 2 May
