Bristol Rovers vs Grimsby H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

Bristol Rovers faced Grimsby in the League Two of England on February 21. Bristol Rovers came out on top, securing a 3-1 win.

The game shifted on the 2nd minute when Kofi Balmer converted the chance, tipping the balance in Bristol Rovers's favor. Goals from Joe Quigley, Andy Cook and Yusuf Akhamrich followed, ending the game at 3-1.

6 months after their last face-off in League Two, the spotlight turns to the field where Bristol Rovers and Grimsby renew their battle. In their last encounter, Bristol Rovers secured a 0-1 win. On a difficult run, Bristol Rovers approach this match following losses against Oldham Athletic, Cambridge United and Chesterfield.

Grimsby head into this fixture following a draw against Walsall on February 18. Lately, their defensive efforts have been solid, achieving four clean sheets in succession in away games.

This League Two encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Bristol Rovers and Grimsby throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Fabrizio Cavegn and Shaqai Forde have been pivotal for Bristol Rovers’s attack, with Steve Evans steering the side, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Cavegn has already scored nine goals in League Two this season, with Forde leading their creative tally in the league with four assists. Adding further support are Yusuf Akhamrich, Ellis Harrison and Alfie Kilgour, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Grimsby’s Charles Vernam and top finisher Jaze Kabia have played important roles in ensuring their attack, carefully orchestrated by David Artell, remains effective. Kabia has emerged as Grimsby’s leading scorer in League Two this season, netting eight goals, while Vernam remains their top assist provider in the competition with ten. Kieran Green, Reece Staunton and Jamie Walker have supported the attack well, combining for important goals and assists throughout the campaign.

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Head-to-head

Since August 2014, the teams have gone head-to-head four times. Bristol Rovers have three victories, while the remaining match ended in draw. The most recent match between them was on August 30, 2025, in the League Two of England, where Bristol Rovers secured a 0-1 victory. Over the course of these four head-to-head games, Bristol Rovers have found the net three times, whereas Grimsby have scored one. So, overall, Bristol Rovers have the edge in head-to-head matches against Grimsby in their recent history.

In League Two, Bristol Rovers have played 44 matches, winning eighteen, drawing four and losing 22, scoring 51 goals, averaging 1.16 per match, while conceding 64, an average of 1.45 per match. Grimsby have played 44 matches in League Two, with 21 wins, eleven draws, and twelve losses this season, netting 69 goals (1.57 per match) and conceding 49 (1.11 per match).

Bristol Rovers's recent form includes three consecutive losses, having lost to Oldham Athletic, Cambridge United and Chesterfield in their last three matches, while Grimsby played their last match against Walsall, which ended in a draw. Overall, Bristol Rovers have won four of their last twenty matches, losing fifteen and drawing one, while in their last twenty matches, Grimsby have recorded nine wins, four losses, and seven draws.

AI Prediction

Our AI kicks off with a pre-match prediction for Bristol Rovers–Grimsby - and once the match begins, it keeps observing the play and adjusts its forecast minute by minute. Based on numbers run before the whistle, AI forecasted that Grimsby’s victory was projected as most likely, carrying 43%, while a draw was at 27% and Bristol Rovers’s victory was at 30%.

Line-Ups

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

Bristol Rovers kicked off the game with Brad Young, Clinton Mola, Alfie Kilgour, Kofi Balmer, Joel Senior, Kane Thompson-Sommers who got substituted by Luke Thomas on the 66th minute, Richard Smallwood, Ryan De Havilland, Yusuf Akhamrich who got substituted by Mees Rijks on the 90th minute, Ellis Harrison who got substituted by Fabrizio Cavegn on the 83rd minute and Joe Quigley who got substituted by Promise Omochere on the 66th minute as starters, with Luke Southwood, Tom Lockyer, Luke Thomas, Tommy Leigh, Promise Omochere, Fabrizio Cavegn and Mees Rijks on the bench.

Grimsby's starting eleven were Jackson Smith, Reece Staunton, Cameron Mcjannett who got substituted by Darragh Burns on the 69th minute, Sam Lavelle, Harvey Rodgers, George McEachran, Charles Vernam who got substituted by Tyrell Sellars-Fleming on the 89th minute, Jamie Walker who got substituted by Justin Amaluzor on the 80th minute, Kieran Green who got substituted by Geza David Turi on the 79th minute, Jaze Kabia and Andy Cook, with Sebastian Auton, Tyrell Warren, Evan Khouri, Justin Amaluzor, Geza David Turi, Darragh Burns and Tyrell Sellars-Fleming 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. Bristol Rovers are 15th with 58 points from their 44 games, while Grimsby occupy 7th spot with 74 points in 44 matches.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 1.89 - 1.06
• Ball Possession: 37 - 63
• Big Scoring Chances: 1 - 1
• Total Attempts: 19 - 9
• Shots On Target: 3 - 6
• Blocked Shots: 9 - 1
• Shots in the Box: 12 - 8
• Shots from Outside the Box: 7 - 1
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 1
• Fouls: 18 - 13
• Corners: 5 - 4
• Throw-Ins: 13 - 28
• Saves: 5 - 0
• Free Kicks: 13 - 18
• Offsides: 4 - 5
• Passes into Final Third: 122 - 128
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 64 - 69
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 30 - 24
• Tackles: 16 - 19
• Completed Tackles: 10 - 12
• Total Crosses: 13 - 16
• Successful Crosses: 8 - 6
• Interceptions: 9 - 5
• Clearances: 32 - 27

Referee showed the yellow card three times throughout the game. Clinton Mola, Ellis Harrison and Richard Smallwood were the ones to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Bristol Rovers and Grimsby in real time. You can watch the goals by Kofi Balmer, Joe Quigley, Andy Cook and Yusuf Akhamrich 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 Bristol Rovers - Grimsby are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.