What channel is Grimsby v Tranmere on in the UK?

The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.

Where is Grimsby v Tranmere being played?

At Blundell Park (Cleethorpes), capacity 9,546. Grimsby are the home side.

What form are Grimsby and Tranmere in?

Last league results, most recent first. Grimsby: D L L L L (winless in 5). Tranmere: W L D L D.

Who are the top scorers for Grimsby and Tranmere?

Grimsby: Kieran Green (4). League Two goals only.

Who is the favourite in Grimsby v Tranmere?

Arena Rete's model makes Grimsby favourites (48%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-1. It is an estimate, not betting advice.

When did Grimsby and Tranmere last meet?

On 2 May 2026 (League Two): Tranmere 1-1 Grimsby.

Where can I follow Grimsby v Tranmere live?

On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

League Two · matchday 23 · UK TV guidechannel and kick-off checked at 13:34

What channel is Grimsby v Tranmere on?

Grimsby v Tranmere kicks off on Friday 1 January at 3pm UK time, at Blundell Park (Cleethorpes), in League Two, matchday 23. The UK broadcasters have not confirmed a channel for this match yet; this page updates as soon as they do.

Grimsby are 17th with 14 points from 12 matches (3 won, 5 drawn, 4 lost), winless in 5; Tranmere are 13th with 15 points from 12 (3 won, 6 drawn, 3 lost). Goals: Grimsby have scored 15 and conceded 15 (+0), Tranmere have scored 15 and conceded 15 (+0). Grimsby have taken 10 points from 6 home matches, Tranmere 6 points from 6 away matches. Leading scorers: Kieran Green (4) for Grimsby. Arena Rete's model makes Grimsby favourites (48%), with 1-1 the most likely score. In the 15 previous meetings on record: 3 wins for Grimsby, 5 draws, 7 wins for Tranmere.

Kick-off3pmFriday 1 January · UK timeThe match page

On TV in the UKChannel to be confirmed: the broadcasters have not announced this round yet.Rights checked on 1 October 2026. No commission on links.

Venue and refereeStadiumBlundell Park (Cleethorpes)Capacity9,546Refereeto be appointed

How to watch Grimsby v Tranmere in the UK

The League Two TV guide →

No channel has been announced for Grimsby v Tranmere yet. The UK rights to League Two are held by:

Sky SportsThe selected League Two matches on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event; Sky shows more than 1,000 EFL matches a season under a deal that runs to 2028/29.
ITVfreeTen EFL matches a season live and free to air on ITV1 and ITVX, shown alongside Sky.

The streaming services that carry League Two:

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ITVXfreeThe ten free-to-air matches and the highlights; free, with registration.

Friday 8pm→Sky Sports

Saturday 12:30pm→Sky Sports and Sky Sports+

Saturday 3pm→not shown live in the UK

Sunday afternoon→Sky Sports

Thursday and Monday nights→selected matches on Sky Sports

Midweek rounds→every match on Sky Sports+

Matches kicking off between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on a Saturday are not shown live anywhere in the UK: it is the long-standing "closed period" that protects attendances across the football pyramid. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW. ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX. Rights checked on 1 October 2026.

How they come into it

Full head to head →

Grimsby17th · 14 points from 12 · winless in 5

DLLLL

At home in the league: 3-1-2 (W-D-L), 8 scored, 6 concededTop scorer: Kieran Green (4)

Tranmere13th · 15 points from 12

WLDLD

Away in the league: 1-3-2 (W-D-L), 6 scored, 9 conceded

What is at stake

If it ended today →

Grimsby are 17th: 3 pts off the play-offs and 4 pts clear of the relegation zone. Tranmere are 13th: 2 pts off the play-offs and 5 pts clear of the relegation zone. 1 point separates the two sides.

In League Two: The top three go up automatically. Play-offs from fourth to seventh. The bottom two are relegated. Positions and points are from the official table.

Line-ups appear here as soon as our data provider publishes them, usually an hour before kick-off.

The data forecast

Full head to head →

Grimsby v TranmereArena Rete's estimate from goals, expected goals, attack and defence in the league

48%26%26%

Grimsby 48%draw 26%Tranmere 26%

Most likely score1-112% on its own

Over or under 2.5 goalsUnder45% over · 55% under

Both teams to scoreNo49% yes

Goals the model expects1.46 – 1.02Grimsby – Tranmere

Poisson model on 12 league matches for Grimsby and 12 for Tranmere; early in the season teams start from the league average. This is an estimate, not betting advice.

Head-to-head record

Grimsby v Tranmere down the years

3Grimsby wins

5draws

7Tranmere wins

15 meetings in our data provider's archive · goals: Grimsby 16, Tranmere 27 · 2.9 per match

2 May 2026Tranmere1-1GrimsbyLeague Two
27 Nov 2025Grimsby1-2TranmereLeague Two
4 Mar 2025Grimsby1-1TranmereLeague Two
22 Oct 2024Tranmere0-1GrimsbyLeague Two
27 Jan 2024Grimsby1-2TranmereLeague Two
7 Oct 2023Tranmere2-2GrimsbyLeague Two
22 Apr 2023Tranmere2-0GrimsbyLeague Two
10 Dec 2022Grimsby2-1TranmereLeague Two
17 Mar 2021Grimsby0-0TranmereLeague Two
21 Nov 2020Tranmere5-0GrimsbyLeague Two

and 5 older ones.

The last meeting was on 2 May 2026: Tranmere 1-1 Grimsby. With Grimsby at home: 2 home wins, 3 draws and 2 away wins in 7 matches, goals 11-9. Grimsby last won this fixture on 22 Oct 2024 (Tranmere 0-1 Grimsby). Tranmere last won it on 27 Nov 2025 (Grimsby 1-2 Tranmere).

The numbers compared

All League Two team stats →

Grimsby on the left, Tranmere on the right: league matches only, 12 and 12 played.

3-5-4Won-drawn-lost3-6-3

1.17Points per match1.25

1.25Goals scored per match1.25

1.25Goals conceded per match1.25

4Clean sheets4

3Failed to score2

3-1-2 · 10 ptsHome record v away record1-3-2 · 6 pts

53.9% (8th of 24)Possession46.3% (17th of 24)

4.67 (5th of 24)Shots on target4.08 (9th of 24)

15.67 (4th of 24)Total shots11.42 (17th of 24)

6.67 (2nd of 24)Corners3.50 (24th of 24)

20 (14th of 24)Yellow cards26 (9th of 24)

The questions people ask

What time does Grimsby v Tranmere kick off?: Friday 1 January at 3pm UK time, at Blundell Park (Cleethorpes).
What channel is Grimsby v Tranmere on in the UK?: The channel has not been confirmed yet. TV selections are usually announced about six weeks before the match.
Is Grimsby v Tranmere on free-to-air TV?: No. Ten EFL matches a season are live and free on ITV1 and ITVX. Everything else needs Sky Sports or NOW.
Where can I watch Grimsby v Tranmere highlights?: ITV shows free highlights with every goal from the three EFL divisions, on ITVX.
Where is Grimsby v Tranmere being played?: At Blundell Park (Cleethorpes), capacity 9,546. Grimsby are the home side.
Where are Grimsby and Tranmere in the table?: Grimsby are 17th with 14 points from 12 matches; Tranmere are 13th with 15 points from 12. Grimsby are 17th: 3 pts off the play-offs and 4 pts clear of the relegation zone. Tranmere are 13th: 2 pts off the play-offs and 5 pts clear of the relegation zone.
What form are Grimsby and Tranmere in?: Last league results, most recent first. Grimsby: D L L L L (winless in 5). Tranmere: W L D L D.
Who are the top scorers for Grimsby and Tranmere?: Grimsby: Kieran Green (4). League Two goals only.
Who is the favourite in Grimsby v Tranmere?: Arena Rete's model makes Grimsby favourites (48%), from the two sides' league results. Most likely score: 1-1. It is an estimate, not betting advice.
What is the head-to-head record between Grimsby and Tranmere?: 15 meetings on record: 3 wins for Grimsby, 5 draws, 7 wins for Tranmere; goals 16-27.
When did Grimsby and Tranmere last meet?: On 2 May 2026 (League Two): Tranmere 1-1 Grimsby.
Where can I follow Grimsby v Tranmere live?: On Arena Rete's match page: the score, the goalscorers and the line-ups update on their own.

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