EFL League Two
Grimsby Town vs Shrewsbury Town
Sat, 03 Oct 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Blundell Park
Grimsby Town vs Shrewsbury Town Prediction & Stats - EFL League Two 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Grimsby Town vs Shrewsbury Town carries real history into this round of the EFL League Two.
The two sides meet on 03/10 (Saturday) at Blundell Park, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Grimsby Town vs Shrewsbury Town prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Grimsby Town vs Shrewsbury Town
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Grimsby Town vs Shrewsbury Town call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 30-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Grimsby Town the side to beat, with roughly 56% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all EFL League Two odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Grimsby Town Preview
Grimsby Town reach this fixture 8 match into their EFL League Two. Here is where The Mariners stand:
In this competition
3 won, 4 drawn, 1 lost
1.63 points per game
12 scored, at 1.5 a game
8 conceded, at 1 a game
The Mariners, season-wide
3 won, 4 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kieran Green, 3 goals
Most assists: Kieran Green, 2 assists
Recent results — Grimsby Town
26/09/2026 10:00
22/09/2026 14:00
19/09/2026 10:00
12/09/2026 07:30
05/09/2026 10:00
Shrewsbury Town: how they are travelling
Shrewsbury Town come in 8 matches into their EFL League Two.
Here is what The Shrews have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 2 drawn, 4 lost
1 points per game
7 scored, at 0.88 a game
13 conceded, at 1.63 a game
The Shrews, season-wide
2 won, 3 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Josh Davison, 1 goals
Most assists: Thomas Sang, 1 assists
Recent results — The Shrews
26/09/2026 10:00
22/09/2026 14:00
19/09/2026 10:00
12/09/2026 10:00
05/09/2026 07:30
The head-to-head favours Grimsby Town
Recent meetings have tended to go Grimsby Town's way against Shrewsbury Town.
From 5 match(es):
Grimsby Town: 2 win(s)
Shrewsbury Town: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 2
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Grimsby Town vs Shrewsbury Town prediction.
Form comparison Grimsby Town vs Shrewsbury Town
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Grimsby Town
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
D
D
|
1.63 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
|
2.5 |
| Away |
L
D
D
D
|
0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 75% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.25 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.75 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 25% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 75% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.75 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.13 | 0.92 | 1.33 |
Away Team
Shrewsbury Town
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Home |
D
W
W
L
|
1.75 |
| Away |
D
L
L
L
|
0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 0.88 | 1.5 | 0.25 |
| Conceded | 1.63 | 1.25 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 0% | 75% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.29 | 1.6 |
|
xGA
|
1.16 | 1.3 | 1.01 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals
Grimsby Town vs Shrewsbury Town is set up to be a tough match, and we expect it to go over 2.5 goals.
With bookmakers offering odds of 1.74 on this outcome, there’s great value in betting on three or more goals being scored, especially considering the attacking strength of both teams.
👉 Prediction: Grimsby Town win or Draw
Betting on Grimsby Town to win or draw in the Double Chance market is a solid pick for this fixture. With home advantage on their side, they stand a great chance of securing a positive result against Shrewsbury Town.
Given their consistency at home and the added cushion of a draw still landing the bet, the 1X market is a smart and calculated choice.
Fixture information - Grimsby Town vs Shrewsbury Town
Match: Grimsby Town vs Shrewsbury Town
Competition: EFL League Two
Date: Saturday, 03/10/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Blundell Park
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Stats
The statistics for Grimsby Town vs Salop that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.25
League: 2.55
Both Teams to Score
25%
League: 54%
Over 1.5+
88%
League: 77%
Over 2.5+
25%
League: 46%
Cards
5.5
League: 4.07
Corners
12.75
League: 10
Home Team
Grimsby Town
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
D
D
|
1.63 |
| Home |
W
W
D
W
|
2.5 |
| Away |
L
D
D
D
|
0.75 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 75% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.25 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 1.75 | 1.25 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 25% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 75% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 0% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.75 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.13 | 0.92 | 1.33 |
Away Team
Shrewsbury Town
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
D
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Home |
D
W
W
L
|
1.75 |
| Away |
D
L
L
L
|
0.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 0.88 | 1.5 | 0.25 |
| Conceded | 1.63 | 1.25 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 0% | 75% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.29 | 1.6 |
|
xGA
|
1.16 | 1.3 | 1.01 |
Corners
12.13 / Match
+28% Corners / Match
Grimsby Town received +28% more corners than Shrewsbury Town in the EFL League Two
9.5 / Match
Newport County
(3)
Crawley Town
(9)
Bristol Rovers
(8)
Cheltenham Town
(7)
Accrington Stanley
(8)
Fleetwood Town
(7)
Walsall
(7)(8)
Colchester United
(9)
Crewe Alexandra
(1)
Northampton Town
(4)
Fleetwood Town
(3)
Rochdale
(5)
Salford City
(7)
Barnet
Cards
1.5 / Match
+75% Cards / Match
Shrewsbury Town received +75% more cards than Grimsby Town in the EFL League Two
2.63 / Match
Newport County
(2)
Crawley Town
(2)
Bristol Rovers
(2)
Cheltenham Town
(1)
Accrington Stanley
(1)
Fleetwood Town
(2)
Walsall
(1)(3)
Colchester United
(4)
Crewe Alexandra
(1)
Northampton Town
(5)
Fleetwood Town
(4)
Rochdale
(1)
Salford City
(1)
Barnet
Goals Scored
1.5 / Match
+70%
Grimsby Town is +70% better in terms of goals scored
0.88 / Match
Newport County
(1)
Crawley Town
(2)
Bristol Rovers
(2)
Cheltenham Town
(2)
Accrington Stanley
(2)
Fleetwood Town
(2)
Walsall
(0)(2)
Colchester United
(1)
Crewe Alexandra
(2)
Northampton Town
(0)
Fleetwood Town
(0)
Rochdale
(1)
Salford City
(1)
Barnet
Goals Conceded
1 / Match
+39%
Shrewsbury Town condeded +39% more goals than Grimsby Town
1.63 / Match
Newport County
(2)
Crawley Town
(0)
Bristol Rovers
(0)
Cheltenham Town
(2)
Accrington Stanley
(2)
Fleetwood Town
(2)
Walsall
(0)(2)
Colchester United
(1)
Crewe Alexandra
(0)
Northampton Town
(2)
Fleetwood Town
(3)
Rochdale
(0)
Salford City
(3)
Barnet
EFL League Two Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Barnet
|
7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 2.14 |
| 2 |
Cheltenham Town
|
8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 1.88 |
| 3 |
Bristol Rovers
|
8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 15 | 1.88 |
| 4 |
Walsall
|
8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 1.75 |
| 5 |
York City
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 1.75 |
| 6 |
Grimsby Town
|
8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 1.63 |
| 7 |
Salford City
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 1.63 |
| 8 |
Crewe Alexandra
|
8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Gillingham
|
8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
Tranmere Rovers
|
8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 11 |
Chesterfield
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 12 |
Swindon Town
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 13 |
Fleetwood Town
|
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 1.25 |
| 14 |
Rotherham United
|
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 1.25 |
| 15 |
Rochdale
|
8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 10 | 1.25 |
| 16 |
Colchester United
|
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 10 | 1.25 |
| 17 |
Newport County
|
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 1.13 |
| 18 |
Shrewsbury Town
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 8 | 1 |
| 19 |
Accrington Stanley
|
8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 7 | 0.88 |
| 20 |
Oldham Athletic
|
8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 7 | 0.88 |
| 21 |
Exeter City
|
8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 6 | 0.75 |
| 22 |
Northampton Town
|
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 6 | 0.86 |
| 23 |
Port Vale
|
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 5 | 0.71 |
| 24 |
Crawley Town
|
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 4 | 0.57 |
Odds
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