On 02.05.2026, Tranmere faces Grimsby in a crucial England League Two match. Both teams have shown similar levels of skill and determination this season, making our expert predictions a key resource. Dive into our comprehensive analysis, read about each team's strategy, and make your bet with confidence.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Notts County | 45 | 24 | 7 | 14 | 73/51 | 79 |
| 6 | Grimsby | 45 | 22 | 11 | 12 | 73/49 | 77 |
| 7 | Chesterfield | 45 | 20 | 16 | 9 | 69/55 | 76 |
| 19 | Shrewsbury | 45 | 13 | 10 | 22 | 42/68 | 49 |
| 20 | Tranmere | 45 | 10 | 10 | 25 | 53/78 | 40 |
| 21 | Newport County | 45 | 11 | 7 | 27 | 46/76 | 40 |
Key Player Statistics: Tranmere vs Grimsby
Tranmere vs Grimsby Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Grimsby | Tranmere | 27.11.2025 | 1-2 |
| League Two | Grimsby | Tranmere | 04.03.2025 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Tranmere | Grimsby | 22.10.2024 | 0-1 |
| League Two | Grimsby | Tranmere | 27.01.2024 | 1-2 |
| League Two | Tranmere | Grimsby | 07.10.2023 | 2-2 |
| League Two | Tranmere | Grimsby | 22.04.2023 | 2-0 |
| League Two | Grimsby | Tranmere | 10.12.2022 | 2-1 |
| League Two | Grimsby | Tranmere | 17.03.2021 | 0-0 |
| League Two | Tranmere | Grimsby | 21.11.2020 | 5-0 |
| League Two | Tranmere | Grimsby | 12.03.2019 | 4-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Milton Keynes Dons | Tranmere | 25.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| League Two | Cheltenham | Tranmere | 21.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| League Two | Tranmere | Bristol Rovers | 18.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| League Two | Chesterfield | Tranmere | 11.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Tranmere | Colchester | 06.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| League Two | Shrewsbury | Tranmere | 03.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| League Two | Tranmere | Swindon Town | 21.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| League Two | Tranmere | Harrogate Town | 17.03.2026 | 0-3 |
| League Two | Fleetwood Town | Tranmere | 14.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| League Two | Tranmere | Oldham | 07.03.2026 | 1-3 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Grimsby | Swindon Town | 25.04.2026 | 4-0 |
| League Two | Cambridge United | Grimsby | 21.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| League Two | Gillingham | Grimsby | 18.04.2026 | 1-4 |
| League Two | Chesterfield | Grimsby | 14.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| League Two | Grimsby | Crewe | 11.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| League Two | Crawley Town | Grimsby | 06.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| League Two | Grimsby | Harrogate Town | 03.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| League Two | Grimsby | Barrow | 21.03.2026 | 5-0 |
| League Two | Grimsby | Fleetwood Town | 17.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| League Two | Oldham | Grimsby | 14.03.2026 | 1-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Tranmere VS Grimsby
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Tranmere vs Grimsby
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Tranmere vs Grimsby
htmlSome matches just feel bigger than they look on paper. This is one of them.
Tranmere host Grimsby in League Two on Saturday, and while the table tells one story, the drama behind this fixture tells quite another. Grimsby sit sixth with 77 points from 45 games, pushing hard for a playoff spot. Tranmere are 20th with just 40 points, fighting to stay in the division. The stakes couldn't be more different for these two clubs — and that tension alone makes this unmissable.
Let's be honest about Tranmere's form. It's been brutal. One win from their last ten league games. They've conceded 78 goals this season, the worst defensive record at this end of the table. Milton Keynes put three past them just last weekend. This is a side that's been leaking goals for months.
Grimsby, by contrast, are flying. Four wins from their last five, including a stunning 4-0 demolition of Swindon and a 4-1 hammering of Gillingham. J. Kabia has been extraordinary — 17 goals from just one listed appearance in the scoring data, which tells you everything about his impact when fit and firing. K. Green adds 13 more. That's a frontline that will terrify Tranmere's defence.
Here's what you need to watch for — Grimsby's attacking output away from home has been clinical and consistent. C. Vernam with 10 assists and R. Staunton with 7 provide constant creativity from wide areas. Tranmere's S. Finley already carries a red card and 10 yellows this season. One rash challenge and this match could swing decisively. That disciplinary pressure on Tranmere's midfield is the kind of detail most casual fans overlook entirely.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that struggling sides always raise their game at home. Tranmere have lost at Prenton Park multiple times recently, conceding to Colchester, Swindon, Harrogate, Oldham, Salford, and Walsall on home soil. Their best attacker Charlie Jay Whitaker has 10 goals this season — respectable, but not enough to carry this team alone against a defence that's been far more organised.
The bookmakers have Grimsby at 1.97, which I actually think represents decent value given the form gap between these sides. The draw at 3.55 looks too generous to ignore as a safety net, but my conviction is firmly on the visitors.
Prediction? Grimsby win 2-0. I'd back Kabia to score anytime at strong odds, and over 2.5 goals looks compelling given Grimsby's attacking firepower against this porous Tranmere backline.
Grimsby have momentum, quality, and everything to play for. Come Saturday afternoon, I expect them to make their case for the playoffs in emphatic fashion.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Murphy | Republic of Ireland | 44 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 80 |
| C. Jennings | England | 34 | Attacker | 183 | 72 |
| J. Turnbull | England | 31 | Defender | 185 | 73 |
| N. Smith | England | 30 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| R. Smallwood | England | 35 | Midfielder | 180 | 72 |
| J. Lowe | England | 34 | Defender | 183 | 80 |
| C. Norman | England | 30 | Defender | 188 | 74 |
| O. Patrick | England | 29 | Attacker | 185 | 80 |
| P. Brough | England | 30 | Defender | 191 | 74 |
| J. Ironside | England | 32 | Attacker | 180 | 75 |
| H. Saunders | England | 28 | Attacker | 180 | 69 |
| L. O'Connor | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Defender | 185 | 75 |
| J. Davison | England | 26 | Attacker | 188 | 79 |
| Charlie Jay Whitaker | England | 22 | Midfielder | ||
| Jack Joseph Barrett | England | 23 | Goalkeeper | 191 | 80 |
| Taylan Harris | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Taylor | England | 22 | Attacker | 178 | n/a |
| Jayden Joseph | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Solomon | England | 25 | Midfielder | 178 | n/a |
| Billy Blacker | England | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. McEachran | England | 25 | Midfielder | 172 | 65 |
| D. Rose | England | 32 | Attacker | 173 | 57 |
| S. Lavelle | Scotland | 29 | Defender | 188 | 76 |
| J. Sweeney | England | 24 | Defender | 178 | 70 |
| J. Amaluzor | England | 29 | Midfielder | 180 | 79 |
| H. Rodgers | England | 29 | Defender | 188 | 79 |
| R. Staunton | Republic of Ireland | 24 | Defender | 183 | 76 |
| J. Kabia | Republic of Ireland | 25 | Midfielder | 184 | 74 |
| D. Burns | Republic of Ireland | 23 | Midfielder | 176 | n/a |
| E. Khouri | England | 23 | Midfielder | 179 | 73 |
| C. McJannet | England | 27 | Defender | 173 | n/a |
| T. Warren | England | 27 | Defender | 181 | n/a |
| Jude Jacob Soonsup-Bell | England | 22 | Midfielder | 182 | 74 |
| C. Casper | England | 21 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Neo Eccleston | England | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| H. Brown | England | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| F. Onoh | England | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| S. Auton | England | 19 | Goalkeeper | 185 | n/a |
| A. Graham | England | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| C. Hatton | England | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
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