Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Grimsby Town and Bradford City face each other at Blundell Park in the League Two round 42 curtain-raiser. The Black and Whites aim to make amends for back-to-back losses to Wrexham and Barrow and they are likely to fight tooth and nail against the Bantams. Forward Donovan Wilson is widely expected to return to the starting XI, with Arthur Gnahoua dropping to the bench.
Bradford City, on the other hand, aim to build on a 2-0 win over Tranmere. The Bantams are eager to keep their playoffs hopes alive and seeing that they will go for a win in Monday’s clash as well, we are tempted to put our money on over 2.5 goals. Barring any fresh injury worries, Graham Alexander is unlikely to make changes to the team that defeated the Rovers. In the first half of the season the two sides played out a 1-1 draw at Valley Parade.
Highlighted Team (Grimsby):
Founded back in 1878 as Grimsby Pelham, Grimsby Town are a professional football club that compete in League Two, the English fourth tier. Grimsby Town welcome their opponents at Blundell Park, the stadium which has the capacity of 9,027 people (all seated).
The Pilgrims are well known for their black jerseys with white stripes, whilst blue is the dominant colour of their away kit. Grimsby Town made it to the FA Trophy final on two occasions (2012/13, 2015/16), but they have yet to win the title in the competition. The likes of Hull City and Scunthorpe United are regarded as the club’s main rivals.
The Pilgrims registered their biggest win on September 4, 1925, as they crushed Tranmere Rovers 8-0. Speaking of their heaviest loss, Grimsby Town were beaten by Arsenal 9-1 on January 28, 1931. Pat Glover is sitting in top position in the club’s all-time goal-scoring chart with 180 league goals on his account.