A home win is anticipated from this fixture if the league standings is a way to look into the future. The Northampton Town club members are confident that the difference between 4th and Grimsby Town's 19th spot in the table will be visible on the playing field.
- Northampton Town have the most scored goals in the second half (28) in League Two
- Grimsby Town have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Northampton Town and Grimsby Town.
Northampton Town form and stats
The overall League Two results at home this season for Northampton Town are 7-5-3 (wins-draws-losses). The last three games played by Northampton Town, regardless of arena, have all ended draws.
The home regulars saw a 0-0 draw versus AFC Wimbledon last time out and are looking for a win here. Midfield player Hoskins got a match rating of 7.55 in that game, the max score being 10. Hoskins hit two key passes.
Before that, Northampton Town played out a draw 1-1 when visiting Rochdale.The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Northampton have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found 20 games) they have won 8 times, drawn 7 and lost 5.
Gamblers who prefer gambling for low-scoring matches might like knowing that this club have played 5 league fixtures in a row with two goals or less (under 2.5).
Northampton Town are certainly not overdoing their scoring at home in league matches, having created 20 goals in 15 games. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 1 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. From these home matches, Northampton have conceded only 13 goals. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 0 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.
Grimsby Town form and stats
Playing away, Grimsby Town have won 6 games, drawn 1 and suffered 7 defeats in the League Two this season.
Grimsby Town are travelling again after losing away to Gillingham in their previous match (1-2). Holohan got a match rating of 7.64 in that game, top player of the team. Holohan scored one goal, hit one key pass and dribled past the opponent 1 of 2 times.
The game before that, was lost at home, a 0-1 defeat against Colchester United.Grimsby Town are the outsiders in this one, but not by much. Their performance in similar games (being the away team and moderate outsiders) is 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat. From a total of 4 matches.
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Harrogate Town in just three days.
Grimsby have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 14 league away games 17 goals have been scored. 19 goals have been conceded by Grimsby Town in these games.
Head 2 Head
Northampton Town have not lost in the last 5 games (2-3-0) versus Grimsby Town.Grimsby Town - Northampton 1-1 was the outcome when this pair of sides last did battle, earlier this season. The games between these teams have sometimes been aggressive, having seen 5 red cards from the last ten duels.
Top Goalscorers
  S. Hoskins 16 goals |  H. Clifton 6 goals | B. Fox 4 goals |
Northampton Town missing players
Grimsby Town missing players
| Northampton Town | Grimsby Town | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 30 | 15 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 14 | 27 |
| 14 | 7 | 2 | Won | W | 1 | 6 | 9 |
| 10 | 5 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 6 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 7 | 12 |
| 43 | 20 | 6 | Scored | S | 4 | 17 | 30 |
| 29 | 13 | 2 | Conceded | C | 4 | 19 | 35 |
| 87% | 80% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 93% |
| 73% | 60% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 71% | 70% |
| 47% | 53% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 50% | 48% |
| 23% | 20% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 21% | 19% |
| 10% | 7% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 14% | 11% |
| 57% | 53% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 43% | 52% |
| 30% | 33% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 29% | 30% |
| 27% | 33% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 29% | 26% |
| 4.8 | 4.7 | 2.3 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6.3 | 4.4 | 4.9 |
| 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.3 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 3.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| 1.8 | 2 | 1.7 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.7 | 1.9 | 1.7 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 11.5 | 12.1 | 13.7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 13 | 10.8 | 12.1 |
| 4.2 | 4.5 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| 34% | 29% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 25% | 28% | 27% |
| 10 | 9.1 | 10 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 12 | 12.4 | 11.7 |
| 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.3 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.3 | 3 | 2.7 |
- Grimsby Town have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Grimsby Town haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Northampton Town have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Northampton Town have the most scored goals in the second half (28) in League Two
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Leyton Orient | 32 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 42 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 5 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 14 | 23 | 67 |
| 2 | Stevenage | 29 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 43 | 23 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 9 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 57 |
| 3 | Carlisle United | 31 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 48 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 52 |
| 4 | Northampton Town | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 43 | 29 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 16 | 14 | 52 |
| 5 | Mansfield Town | 30 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 47 | 37 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 27 | 20 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 17 | 10 | 49 |
| 6 | Salford City | 31 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 41 | 31 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 49 |
| 7 | Stockport County | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 44 | 29 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 48 |
| 8 | Bradford City | 29 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 37 | 28 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 48 |
| 9 | Doncaster Rovers | 30 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 36 | 40 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 23 | -4 | 46 |
| 10 | Sutton United | 31 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 32 | 38 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 25 | -6 | 44 |
| 11 | Swindon Town | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 38 | 34 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 4 | 42 |
| 12 | Tranmere Rovers | 31 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 32 | 30 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 41 |
| 13 | AFC Wimbledon | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 30 | 29 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 18 | 1 | 41 |
| 14 | Barrow | 31 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 34 | 40 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 26 | -6 | 41 |
| 15 | Walsall | 28 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 31 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 40 |
| 16 | Colchester United | 32 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 31 | 38 | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 15 | 21 | -7 | 35 |
| 17 | Crewe Alexandra | 29 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 25 | 36 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 19 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 17 | -11 | 35 |
| 18 | Newport County | 29 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 29 | 33 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 19 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 14 | -4 | 33 |
| 19 | Grimsby Town | 27 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 30 | 35 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 19 | -5 | 33 |
| 20 | Harrogate Town | 29 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 35 | 45 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 19 | 24 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 21 | -10 | 28 |
| 21 | Gillingham | 29 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 34 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 21 | -17 | 27 |
| 22 | Crawley Town | 28 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 32 | 46 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 25 | -14 | 26 |
| 23 | Hartlepool United | 31 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 31 | 56 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 25 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 15 | 31 | -25 | 26 |
| 24 | Rochdale | 31 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 25 | 47 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 25 | -22 | 21 |
- Grimsby Town
- Grimsby Telegraph - (local newspaper)
- The Fishy - (supporter site)
- Cod almighty - (supporter fanzine)
