Grimsby vs Walsall: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Grimsby prepare to host Walsall on February 18, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45 under referee Parsons, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Grimsby, currently 10th in the standings with 48 points from 30 games, trail the leaders by 16 points. They've earned 24 points from 15 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Walsall, sitting 9th with 49 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 25 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Grimsby and Walsall have favored Grimsby, with Walsall claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Accrington Stanley, Grimsby recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Smith, Staunton, Mcjannett, Kacurri, Rodgers, McEachran, Sellars-Fleming, Walker, Green, Burns, Cook. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Walsall's last outing came against Barnet, where they secured a 1-3 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Roberts, Weir, Flint, Farquharson, Hancock, Lakin, Chang, Pattison, Barrett, Pressley, Kanu. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Grimsby are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Grimsby and Walsall are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Grimsby's fixtures have averaged 1.7 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 7 clean sheets. Walsall's games average 3.1 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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