EFL League Two

Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 15:00

Grimsby Town

Team Performance 7 out of 10

Northampton Town

Team Performance 6 out of 10

Grimsby Town vs Northampton Town Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 17/10

The encounter between Grimsby Town and Northampton Town is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 17/10.

This EFL League Two fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

2nd Half Under 0.5 Goals

Why we predict under 0.5 Goals in the second half

Our tip is Second Half – Under 0.5 Goals for the Grimsby Town vs Northampton Town fixture. We anticipate a tight and tactical second half where both defenses hold firm. A goalless second period is a realistic possibility if the teams prioritize stability over risk.

Key Betting Insights

Grimsby Town

Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Lost 4 of their last 5 matches
Over 9.5 corners occurred in 4 of Grimsby Town's last 5 matches

Northampton Town

Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches
Lost 3 of their last 5 matches

2nd Half Under 0.5 Goals: 11/4

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Match Result

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4/6	13/5	10/3	8/11	10/11
4/5	13/5	10/3	4/5	5/6
8/13	11/4	4/1	5/6	1/1

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Grimsby Town Preview

Grimsby Town has completed 10 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses — an average of 1.3 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 13 goals (1.3 per game) and conceded 11 (1.1 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Grimsby Town has played 72 matches, scoring 114 goals (1.58 per match) and conceding 90 (1.25 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Grimsby Town

Goals Scored: 114

Goals Conceded: 90

Average Goals Scored: 1.58

Average Goals Conceded: 1.25

Wins: 31

Goal Difference: 24

Date	Game	Result
10/10	Port Vale 1 - 0 Grimsby Town	L
06/10	Grimsby Town 0 - 0 Burton Albion	D
03/10	Grimsby Town 1 - 2 Shrewsbury Town	L
26/09	Newport County 2 - 1 Grimsby Town	L
22/09	Notts County 2 - 1 Grimsby Town	L

Grimsby Town to win the match: 4/6

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £16.67

Northampton Town Preview

Across 8 EFL League Two matches, Northampton Town has posted 1 victories, 4 stalemates, and 3 defeats, averaging 0.88 points per fixture. In those games they scored 4 (0.5 per match) and conceded 7 (0.88 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Northampton Town has earned 16 wins from 66 matches across all competitions, scoring 60 goals (0.91 per match) and conceding 97 (1.47 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Northampton Town

Goals Scored: 60

Goals Conceded: 97

Average Goals Scored: 0.91

Average Goals Conceded: 1.47

Wins: 16

Goal Difference: -37

Date	Game	Result
10/10	York City 1 - 1 Northampton Town	D
06/10	Cambridge United 2 - 1 Northampton Town	L
19/09	Northampton Town 0 - 1 Rotherham United	L
12/09	Shrewsbury Town 2 - 0 Northampton Town	L
05/09	Northampton Town 1 - 0 Newport County	W

Northampton Town to win the match: 10/3

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £43.33

Statistical Insights for Grimsby Town vs Northampton Town

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Grimsby Town vs Northampton Town fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Grimsby Town

England - EFL League Two

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L D L L L	0.2
Home	D L W W D	1.6
Away	L L L D D	0.4

Northampton Town

England - EFL League Two

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D L L L W	0.8
Home	L W D L D	1
Away	D L L D L	0.4

Favourite

Home Win

8/13

61.73%

Draw

13/5

27.4%

Away Win

10/3

23.26%

Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Grimsby Town

last 5 matches

Northampton Town

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Both teams scored the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.

Grimsby Town and Northampton Town goals scored count, last 5 matches

Port Vale

Burton Albion

Shrewsbury Town

Newport County

Notts County

York City

Cambridge United

Rotherham United

Shrewsbury Town

Newport County

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Grimsby Town

last 5 matches

Northampton Town

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Grimsby Town conceded +17% more goals than Northampton Town in the last 5 matches.

Grimsby Town and Northampton Town goals conceded count, last 5 matches

Port Vale

Burton Albion

Shrewsbury Town

Newport County

Notts County

York City

Cambridge United

Rotherham United

Shrewsbury Town

Newport County

Key metrics

Corners

Grimsby Town

last 5 matches

Northampton Town

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Grimsby Town received +38% more corners than Northampton Town in the last 5 matches.

Grimsby Town and Northampton Town corners count, last 5 matches

Port Vale

Burton Albion

Shrewsbury Town

Newport County

Notts County

York City

Cambridge United

Rotherham United

Shrewsbury Town

Newport County

Key metrics

Cards

Grimsby Town

last 5 matches

Northampton Town

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Northampton Town received +29% more cards than Grimsby Town in the last 5 matches.

Grimsby Town and Northampton Town cards count, last 5 matches

Port Vale

Burton Albion

Shrewsbury Town

Newport County

Notts County

York City

Cambridge United

Rotherham United

Shrewsbury Town

Newport County

Published on 14 October 2026, at 01:02 Last updated on 15 October 2026, at 03:22

Dave Kuzio Content Manager

Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.