Grimsby lineup @ Port Vale

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Grimsby's expected lineup at Port Vale, Sat 10 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 12 matches): Pym (8); Rodgers (10), McJannet (10), Sweeney (10), Kacurri (9), Turi (8); Green (10), Vernam (9); Cook (7), Finch (5), Morgan (5). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Burton Albion match on 6 Oct.

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  • TRANSFERHarrington returns from a loan at Bolton17 Sep · Return from loan
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  • TRANSFERShelton joins on loan from York31 Aug · Loan
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Grimsby predicted lineup vs Port Vale

MOST USED XI

Grimsby's expected lineup away at Port Vale in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-1-4-1, across 12 official matches: Pym in goal, a back five of Rodgers, McJannet, Sweeney, Kacurri and Turi, and Cook, Finch and Morgan further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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Team news

  • Most-used shape: 4-1-4-1 in 24 of the last 30 matches.
  • Based on starts across 12 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Grimsby, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Grimsby are 9th in the L2 on 13 points from 9 games. They have W2 D1 L2 in their last five.

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Head Coach
D. Artell
Since Sept 2026
Formation tendency
4-1-4-1most-used · 24 of last 30
4-1-4-1
80%
4-2-3-1
10%
4-1-3-2
7%
3-4-2-1
3%

Most Common Grimsby Starting XI

Based on 12 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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What is Grimsby's expected lineup?
Grimsby's expected lineup away at Port Vale in the L2 is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-1-4-1, across 12 official matches: Pym in goal, a back five of Rodgers, McJannet, Sweeney, Kacurri and Turi, and Cook, Finch and Morgan further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-1-4-1): Pym, Rodgers, McJannet, Sweeney, Kacurri, Turi, Green, Vernam, Cook, Finch, Morgan.
Who started Grimsby's last match?
Grimsby's starting XI on 6 Oct 2026 in the EFL Trophy (4-1-4-1): H. Cartwright, J. Foulkes, S. Lavelle, D. Tharme, Alex Graham, Cian Doyle, S. Finch, Ryley Reynolds, F. Cartwright, H. Brown, Iwan Morgan.
What was Grimsby's last result?
Grimsby drew with Burton Albion 0–0 on 6 Oct 2026.
When did Grimsby last win?
Grimsby last won on 19 Sept 2026, beating Crawley Town 2–0.
Who takes penalties for Grimsby?
Iwan Morgan has taken the most penalties for Grimsby this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Grimsby in the 2026-27 season?
J. Sweeney leads with 10 starts for Grimsby across all competitions in the 2026-27 season.
What formation does Grimsby use most often?
Grimsby have used a 4-1-4-1 in 9 of their 11 matches in the 2026-27 season.
Which Grimsby goalkeeper has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
Christy Pym has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Grimsby in the 2026-27 season, starting 8 matches.
Which Grimsby defender has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
Jayden Sweeney has made the most starts as defender for Grimsby in the 2026-27 season, starting 10 matches.
Which Grimsby midfielder has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
Kieran Green has made the most starts as midfielder for Grimsby in the 2026-27 season, starting 10 matches.
Which Grimsby forward has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
Andy Cook has made the most starts as forward for Grimsby in the 2026-27 season, starting 7 matches.
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