Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Grimsby
Match Time & Date:
26/12/2024
16:00
Prediction: 2-0
Harrogate
Blundell Park will be the centre of attention when Grimsby Town and Harrogate lock horns in the League Two round 22. The Mariners aim to recover from back-to-back losses to Crewe and Swindon and they are seen as favourites to win the Boxing Day showdown. Trinidad and Tobago international Justin Obikwu has been struggling with injuries of late, meaning that Danny Rose should continue leading the line for the hosts.
The Sulphurites, on the other hand, suffered a dip in form, losing each of their last four league matches. As Grimsby Town are eager to return to winning ways before the New Year, home win should be considered. To make things even more difficult for the visitors, forward Josh March serves a one-game ban. In their last encounter in the English fourth tier Harrogate defeated Grimsby 1-0 thanks to George Thomson’s goal, meaning that the hosts are hungry for revenge.
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.
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