Grimsby vs Northampton

GRIMSBY, England (Interstat) — Grimsby hosts Northampton on Friday in an English football match between two clubs seeking a lift in a crowded schedule. Grimsby is the home team, and Northampton is the visiting team.

Northampton enters with a record of 1 win, 4 losses and 5 draws across all competitions. Its most recent result was a 1-1 draw at York City. Earlier this season, Northampton lost 2-1 at Cambridge United, drew 0-0 with Oldham, lost 1-0 to Rotherham, lost 2-0 at Shrewsbury, beat Newport 1-0, drew 1-1 with Crawley, drew 1-1 at Gillingham, lost 1-0 at Crewe Alex and drew 0-0 with Swindon.

Grimsby enters with 3 wins, 4 losses and 4 draws across all competitions. The home side most recently fell 1-0 at Port Vale. Grimsby also lost 1-0 to Burton, lost 2-1 to Shrewsbury, lost 2-1 at Newport, beat Crawley 2-0, beat Bristol Rovers 2-0, drew 2-2 at Cheltenham, drew 2-2 at Accrington, drew 2-2 with Fleetwood, drew 0-0 at Walsall and beat Exeter 1-0.

Matthew Warhurst is a player to watch for Northampton. In his most recent performance, he played 72 minutes and scored one goal at Cambridge United. Warhurst has been among Northampton’s attacking options and will be counted on to help create and finish chances.

Joe Foulkes is a player to watch for Grimsby. In his most recent performance, he played 90 minutes and scored one goal against Burton. Foulkes has contributed from his position and will be part of Grimsby’s effort at home.

After Friday, Northampton is set to host Tranmere and Colchester before traveling to Accrington and Salford. Northampton then hosts Rochdale, travels to Walsall, hosts Fleetwood, visits Barnet, hosts Exeter and visits Chesterfield. Grimsby is scheduled to visit Rochdale and Gillingham before hosting York and then traveling to Swindon. Grimsby then hosts Rotherham, visits Crewe Alex, hosts Colchester, visits Chesterfield, hosts Barnet and visits Salford.

Northampton’s single win this season came against Newport. Its five draws came against York City, Oldham, Crawley, Gillingham and Swindon. Its four losses came against Cambridge United, Rotherham, Shrewsbury and Crewe Alex. Grimsby’s three wins came against Crawley, Bristol Rovers and Exeter. Its four draws came against Cheltenham, Accrington, Fleetwood and Walsall. Its four losses came against Port Vale, Burton, Shrewsbury and Newport.

Warhurst and Foulkes are the players highlighted for their respective sides. Both scored in their most recent performances. The match is part of a busy schedule for both clubs.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of Grimsby 1, Northampton 0. Interstat’s ELO system gives Grimsby a 68.5 percent probability to win.