History of the Grimsby Town v Darlington fixture
Grimsby Town prepare to entertain Darlington at Blundell Park on Tuesday evening, looking to continue an impressive record. The Mighty Mariners are clearly on top, winning 51.85% of the games played between the two.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Blundell Park was just last season, in September 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1-1 final scoreline in a League Two match.
Recent encounters between the teams
Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
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2010/2011 | Tue 24 Aug | Darlington | 0 - 1 | Grimsby Town | (Conference) Premier |
2009/2010 | Sat 24 Apr | Darlington | 0 - 2 | Grimsby Town | League Two |
2009/2010 | Sat 26 Sep | Grimsby Town | 1-1 | Darlington | League Two |
2008/2009 | Sat 21 Feb | Darlington | 1 - 0 | Grimsby Town | League Two |
2008/2009 | Sat 01 Nov | Grimsby Town | 1 - 2 | Darlington | League Two |
2007/2008 | Sat 15 Mar | Darlington | 3 - 2 | Grimsby Town | League Two |
2007/2008 | Tue 04 Dec | Grimsby Town | 0 - 4 | Darlington | League Two |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Grimsby Town remain unbeaten in their last six home games, though five of those have been draws. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 7.
Darlington have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. A generous 8 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Grimsby Town find themselves in a respectable 8th position, courtesy of the 53 points they have accumulated from 37 games.
Darlington's 52 points from 36 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position.
Current overall team form
Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
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Grimsby Town | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Darlington | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 11 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Its been a distinctly poor show from Grimsby Town at home in recent games, and, though we cannot see a run starting here, we do think the Mighty Mariners will at least gain a draw. No-score draw
Sequence statistics
Team | Sequences |
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Grimsby Town | Drawn last 2 games at home. Failed to win in previous 2 home matches. Drawn each of their last 2 games. Not won in the 3 most recent games. |
Darlington | Previous 2 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 2 away matches. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here