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Grimsby vs Doncaster

England England

EFL Trophy 2025/2026 Blundell Park, Cleethorpes
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Match Events

7' Event
Gotts R.
Assist: Middleton G.
14' Event
Gotts R.
Assist: Middleton G.
46'
Sub
Walker J. In: Khouri E.
Out: Walker J.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 0-3, with Doncaster advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

31%
Grimsby
39%
Draws
30%
Doncaster
Draw rate projection: 39% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

65% / Medium Confidence
  • Grimsby haven't matched Doncaster's recent run of results.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 39% draw probability.
  • Doncaster arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Doncaster, who have won 3 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • History favors Doncaster here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 69.8%
Grimsby Clean Sheet 16%
Doncaster Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Grimsby Doncaster
Matches Played 27 28
Wins 13 14
Draws 8 6
Losses 6 8
Goals Scored 1.75 2.13
Goals Conceded 0.88 0.75
Expected Goals (xG) 1.75 2.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.88 0.75

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Oct 7, 2025 EFL Trophy
Grimsby vs Doncaster
0:3
Feb 15, 2025 League Two
Doncaster vs Grimsby
1:2
Oct 5, 2024 League Two
Grimsby vs Doncaster
0:3
Feb 17, 2024 League Two
Grimsby vs Doncaster
1:5
Oct 28, 2023 League Two
Doncaster vs Grimsby
1:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Grimsby Compare

Avg xG / game 1.35
Avg xA / game 0.88

Doncaster Compare

Top Goalscorer Gotts R.
2 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.94
Avg xA / game 1.18

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Grimsby 31 / 100
Doncaster 29 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Grimsby Doncaster

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick DON Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Grimsby's goal record stands at 85% scoring rate across 27 recent games.

Games between these two average 3.20 goals.

Doncaster's defensive record shows goals conceded in 68% of 28 matches.

Solid form: Grimsby remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Grimsby VS Doncaster
1.75 Goals Scored 2.13
0.88 Goals Conceded 0.75
88% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Grimsby

(Home)
25 Jul
Hartlepool
0 : 3
Grimsby
18 Jul
Zorya
1 : 1
Grimsby
11 Jul
Cleethorpes
0 : 0
Grimsby
15 May
Salford
2 : 2
Grimsby
10 May
Grimsby
1 : 2
Salford
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Doncaster

(Away)
25 Jul
Gainsborough
0 : 0
Doncaster
25 Jul
Harrogate
2 : 2
Doncaster
18 Jul
Linfield
0 : 2
Doncaster
16 Jul
Glenavon
0 : 5
Doncaster
14 Jul
Doncaster
4 : 2
St. Patricks
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Salford33009:39
2Stockport County32017:75
3Wolves U2131027:103
4Wigan30032:51
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League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Tranmere33006:48
2Blackpool32018:36
3Barrow31023:73
4Nottingham U2130033:61
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League Standings (Group 3)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Doncaster33008:29
2Bradford City32018:56
3Grimsby31026:83
4Everton U2130035:120
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League Standings (Group 4)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Lincoln City33008:09
2Barnsley31026:63
3Manchester United U2131024:83
4Notts County31022:63
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League Standings (Group 5)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Bolton330010:29
2Rotherham32017:56
3Manchester City U2131027:83
4Oldham30035:140
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League Standings (Group 6)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Harrogate33005:19
2Huddersfield32019:46
3Newcastle Utd U2131025:112
4Mansfield30033:61
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League Standings (Group 7)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Port Vale32019:47
2Fleetwood Town33009:57
3Accrington31025:64
4Leeds U2130033:110
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League Standings (Group 8)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Crewe330012:29
2Chesterfield31024:94
3Burton31023:43
4Liverpool U2131022:62
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League Standings (Group 9)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Cardiff32014:26
2Exeter32015:46
3Newport31022:33
4Arsenal U2131026:83
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League Standings (Group 10)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Bristol Rovers33006:48
2Plymouth32018:36
3Cheltenham31022:52
4Tottenham U2130038:122
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League Standings (Group 11)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Northampton33006:19
2Walsall32013:25
3Shrewsbury31025:63
4Chelsea U2130031:61
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League Standings (Group 12)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Swindon32019:56
2West Ham U2132019:66
3Reading32016:46
4Milton Keynes Dons30031:100
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League Standings (Group 13)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Stevenage330012:49
2AFC Wimbledon32016:76
3Bromley31025:72
4Crystal Palace U2130036:111
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League Standings (Group 14)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Leyton Orient33006:29
2Peterborough32017:66
3Crawley Town31026:63
4Aston Villa U2130034:90
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League Standings (Group 15)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Colchester33006:29
2Wycombe32017:36
3Gillingham31025:63
4Fulham U2130032:90
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League Standings (Group 16)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Luton32018:56
2Cambridge Utd32016:46
3Barnet32015:75
4Brighton U2130032:51
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