Get our Port Vale vs Grimsby prediction alongside key betting tips, predicted lineups, and odds ahead of this weekend's clash. Find the best value bets.
Port Vale vs Grimsby Match Summary
Competition | English League Two |
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Match Date | Saturday 10 October 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Vale Park |
Port Vale vs Grimsby pits a Valiants side scrapping near the foot of the League Two table against a Mariners outfit sitting 9th, with over 1,000 away fans heading to Vale Park.
Jon Brady's side sit in the relegation zone with one win from seven this season, so the midweek EFL Trophy win over League One side Mansfield was a much-needed lift.
Grimsby arrive on the back of league defeats to Newport County and Shrewsbury Town, but the Mariners still look the stronger, better-organised side on paper.
History leans heavily one way, with Grimsby undefeated in 10 of their last 11 matches against Port Vale in all competitions. That shapes our Port Vale vs Grimsby prediction.
Port Vale vs Grimsby Form
Port Vale's league form has been grim, and finishing is flagged as a clear weakness for a side who like to play with width and cross often. Beating Mansfield in the EFL Trophy offered some relief, and George Byers has chipped in from the engine room, with two goals from his last three outings.
Grimsby have dipped, going four competitive matches without a win, most recently losing at home to Shrewsbury despite Finlay Cartwright's late goal. Kieran Green remains the spark, involved in five goals across his last seven outings, while Charles Vernam keeps testing goalkeepers from wide areas.
Port Vale vs Grimsby Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Port Vale: M. Faal (Injured/out), T. Simpson (Unfit/out)
Grimsby: J. Andrews (Injured/out), R. Staunton (Injured/out), D. Tharme (Injured/out), M. Shelton (Injured/out)
Port Vale
The Port Vale vs Grimsby lineups get interesting at the top end for the hosts. Max Watters returned to action against Mansfield in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday, while George Hall and Onel Hernández could both start in attack. M. Faal is injured and T. Simpson is unfit.
Grimsby
David Artell could recall Finlay Cartwright and Maldini Kacurri, and Géza Dávid Turi is back from international duty with the Faroe Islands. The blow is Mark Shelton, who faces an extended period on the sidelines through injury.
Port Vale vs Grimsby Predicted Lineup
Port Vale
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: J. Smith; L. Montsma, C. Hall, K. John; J. Headley, B. Garrity, G. Byers, J. Lawrence-Gabriel; O. Hernández, G. Hall; B. Waine (probable)
Grimsby
Formation: 4-1-4-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: C. Pym, J. Sweeney, M. Kacurri, C. McJannet, H. Rodgers, G. Turi, C. Vernam, F. Cartwright, K. Green, J. Amaluzor, A. Cook (probable)
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Port Vale vs Grimsby Key Stats & Match Facts
Grimsby are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 matches against Port Vale in all competitions.
There have been 3+ goals scored in 4 of the last 5 meetings between Port Vale vs Grimsby in League Two.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Port Vale's last 9 games in League Two.
Charles Vernam has recorded 2+ shots on target in 3 of their last 3 apps in League Two.
Grimsby have had 7+ corners in 7 of their last 8 matches in League Two.
Port Vale vs Grimsby Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Port Vale 1-2 Grimsby. The Mariners' through balls and wide play should cause problems for a home side that struggles against skilful players and in the air, though Vale have enough about them to nick a goal. The Port Vale vs Grimsby betting odds point the same way, with Grimsby 6/4 (Betfair Sportsbook) to take the points.
Best Bets
Grimsby to win at Vale Park in the Win Market. Grimsby head our Port Vale vs Grimsby best bets because the gap between a top-half side and a team in the relegation zone is real, and our numbers rate the visitors as favourites. The away win also stands out as a value play rather than just the obvious pick.
Andy Cook to score at any time, in the Anytime Goalscorer market. Cook leads the line in the probable XI and has been a constant threat going forward, attempting three or more shots in each of his previous three outings against this opponent. With Grimsby projected to score twice, the focal point is the obvious man to back.
Port Vale vs Grimsby Bet Builder
Our Port Vale vs Grimsby bet builder tips stack three legs: Grimsby to win, Andy Cook to score anytime and both teams to score.
Grimsby to win. The Mariners rank higher on table position and form, and their through-ball game targets a Vale defence that struggles against skilful players.
Andy Cook to score anytime. He is the man Grimsby's wide play and through balls are aimed at, and leading the line alone in a 4-1-4-1 gives him the service.
Both teams to score. It has landed in 5 of Grimsby's last 7 matches, and with Byers chipping in from midfield, Vale can grab one of their own.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 13/2 and is as short as 28/5 elsewhere.
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Port Vale vs Grimsby Talking Points
Grimsby assistant Tom Culshaw has warned that Port Vale remain unbeaten at home in the league and that their standing does not reflect the test they pose at Vale Park, while defender Harvey Rodgers called for resilience after back-to-back league defeats. The big worry for Vale is set pieces and aerial duels, a strength for Grimsby and a weakness for the hosts. Expect it to be busy, too, with 10+ shots on target in 3 of the last 3 League Two meetings between the sides.
Port Vale vs Grimsby Predictions FAQs
When is the Port Vale vs Grimsby English League Two game?
The match takes place on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Port Vale vs Grimsby being played?
The match is being played at Vale Park.
What competition is Port Vale vs Grimsby in?
Port Vale vs Grimsby is an English League Two fixture.
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