The England League Two is heating up, and the upcoming match on 22.08.2026 between Walsall and Grimsby is no exception. As these two closely matched teams face off, our experts have compiled all you need to know about their recent games and player conditions. Check our predictions and consider betting on what promises to be a thrilling game!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walsall | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/0 | 3 |
| 2 | Newport County | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/0 | 3 |
| 3 | Barnet | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3/1 | 3 |
| 8 | Crewe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 3 |
| 9 | Grimsby | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 3 |
| 10 | Fleetwood Town | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 3 |
Key Player Statistics: Walsall vs Grimsby
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Walsall vs Grimsby Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Grimsby | Walsall | 18.02.2026 | 2-2 |
| League Two | Walsall | Grimsby | 19.08.2025 | 0-1 |
| League Two | Walsall | Grimsby | 08.03.2025 | 1-3 |
| League Two | Grimsby | Walsall | 19.10.2024 | 1-4 |
| League Two | Grimsby | Walsall | 01.01.2024 | 1-6 |
| League Two | Walsall | Grimsby | 26.08.2023 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Grimsby | Walsall | 25.03.2023 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Walsall | Grimsby | 27.08.2022 | 1-2 |
| League Two | Grimsby | Walsall | 27.03.2021 | 1-1 |
| League Two | Walsall | Grimsby | 12.09.2020 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Gillingham | Walsall | 15.08.2026 | 0-3 |
| League Cup | Bristol City | Walsall | 06.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Walsall | Notts County | 01.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | AFC Telford United | Walsall | 25.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Walsall | Aston Villa | 21.07.2026 | 0-5 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Leamington | Walsall | 11.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| League Two | Bromley | Walsall | 02.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| League Two | Walsall | Harrogate Town | 25.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| League Two | Barrow | Walsall | 18.04.2026 | 1-3 |
| League Two | Walsall | Cheltenham | 11.04.2026 | 0-4 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League Two | Grimsby | Exeter City | 15.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| League Cup | Grimsby | Blackpool | 08.08.2026 | 1-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Grimsby | Grimsby Borough | 04.08.2026 | 3-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Grimsby | Wigan | 01.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Boston United | Grimsby | 29.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Grimsby | Lincoln | 28.07.2026 | 5-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Hartlepool | Grimsby | 25.07.2026 | 0-3 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Zorya Luhansk | Grimsby | 18.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Cleethorpes Town | Grimsby | 11.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| League Two | Salford City | Grimsby | 15.05.2026 | 2-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Walsall VS Grimsby
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Walsall vs Grimsby
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Walsall vs Grimsby
League Two is back, and it's already delivering. Walsall versus Grimsby might not grab the back pages, but trust me — this one has real bite to it.
Walsall sit top of the table after matchday one. A clean sheet and three goals against Gillingham. Impressive. But here's what the stats don't tell you — this squad was a mess towards the end of last season. They lost to Bromley on the final day, shipped four against Cheltenham, and looked completely out of ideas for stretches of the run-in. So the early form? Take it with a pinch of salt.
Grimsby, meanwhile, are building something interesting. Their end-of-season surge last time out — hammering Swindon 4-0, destroying Barrow 5-0, winning at Cambridge — showed serious quality. They started this season with a 1-0 win over Exeter. Quiet but effective. That's a team with structure.
Here's the surprising stat that should catch your eye. In the last four head-to-head meetings in League Two, Walsall won three times — including a staggering 6-1 away at Grimsby. But look closer. The most recent game ended 2-2. Before that? Grimsby won 3-1 at Walsall. The tide might be turning.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Walsall riding high. Their home record against Grimsby in this fixture has actually been poor recently — losing 3-1 at home just months ago. Grimsby's attacking threat is real. J. Kabia looks like an absolute handful, and K. Green chips in with goals and assists all over the pitch.
For Walsall, D. Kanu is the man. Fifteen goals last season. If he gets service, he's dangerous. The key matchup here is Kanu against Grimsby's defensive shape. Grimsby kept a clean sheet last week. Can they do it again?
Here's what you need to watch for in the betting markets. The draw is priced at 3.25, and honestly? That looks like genuine value. Both teams showed defensive solidity in their openers. Both teams are evenly matched at 2.62. I'd lean towards backing Over 2.5 goals given the attacking firepower on both sides, and Grimsby to score first given their momentum.
My prediction: Walsall 1-1 Grimsby. A tight, scrappy, competitive draw. But don't sleep on Grimsby to nick it. They look ready for a big season.
Saturday can't come soon enough.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Sprangler | Austria | 31 | Midfielder | 182 cm | 78 kg |
| A. Adomah | Ghana | 38 | Attacker | 185 | 73 |
| A. Dallas | Scotland | 27 | Attacker | 178 | 79 |
| R. Leak | Wales | 28 | Defender | 191 cm | 83 kg |
| A. Pressley | Scotland | 24 | Attacker | 194 | 75 |
| L. Simper | England | 25 | Midfielder | 181 | 68 |
| V. Harper | England | 25 | Defender | 178 | 68 |
| R. Smith | England | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Taione Richard Evumena Sodje | England | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Connolly | Wales | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| H. Burke | England | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Ward | England | 23 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Rico Browne | England | 22 | Defender | 188 | n/a |
| M. Hancock | England | 23 | Defender | 177 | 75 |
| C. Crew | Wales | 20 | Midfielder | 185 | 70 |
| D. Skura | England | 24 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| E. Ahui | England | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| C. Clarke | England | 29 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Isaac Moore | England | 20 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Jenson Kirloy | England | 19 | Goalkeeper | 187 cm | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Pym | England | 31 | Goalkeeper | 183 | 70 |
| C. Vernam | England | 29 | Midfielder | 170 | 74 |
| S. Lavelle | Scotland | 29 | Defender | 188 | 76 |
| J. Sweeney | England | 24 | Defender | 178 | 70 |
| J. Amaluzor | England | 29 | Midfielder | 180 | 79 |
| J. Walker | Scotland | 33 | Midfielder | 175 | 70 |
| H. Rodgers | England | 29 | Defender | 188 | 79 |
| A. Cook | England | 35 | Attacker | 185 | 72 |
| K. Green | England | 29 | Midfielder | 184 | 78 |
| G. Turi | Faroe Islands | 24 | Midfielder | 184 | n/a |
| C. McJannet | England | 27 | Defender | 173 | n/a |
| J. Foulkes | England | 23 | Defender | 186 | n/a |
| J. Andrews | England | 24 | Attacker | 191 | n/a |
| M. Kacurri | Albania | 20 | Defender | 183 | 84 |
| Iwan Morgan | England | 20 | Attacker | 182 cm | 75 kg |
| H. Brown | England | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Auton | England | 19 | Goalkeeper | 185 | n/a |
| C. Doyle | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| Eliot Smith | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| Kristian Catchpole | England | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
Walsall vs Grimsby match odds
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