How it finished
Blackpool beat Grimsby Town 3–1. Bawler's model favoured Grimsby Town at 40% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave Blackpool 32%. It forecast 2.5 goals; the match produced 4. Grimsby Town had 13 shots (8 on target) to Blackpool's 10 (4), with 51% of the ball against 49%. Expected goals finished 0.7 to 1.6.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
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Who won Grimsby Town vs Blackpool?
Blackpool beat Grimsby Town 3–1. Bawler's model favoured Grimsby Town at 40% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave Blackpool 32%. It forecast 2.5 goals; the match produced 4. Grimsby Town had 13 shots (8 on target) to Blackpool's 10 (4), with 51% of the ball against 49%. Expected goals finished 0.7 to 1.6.
What was the final score in Grimsby Town vs Blackpool?
Grimsby Town 1–3 Blackpool, played on 08 Aug 2026 in the ENGLAND: EFL Cup. Bawler's model had gone into it with Grimsby Town 40%, the draw 28% and Blackpool 32%.
What were the stats in Grimsby Town vs Blackpool?
Full-time: Possession 51%–49%, Expected goals (xG) 0.7–1.6, Shots 13–10, Shots on target 8–4, Shots inside box 5–7, Big chances 3–3, Corners 13–4, Saves 1–7, Fouls 7–11, Offsides 1–2, Yellow cards 0–1.
Did both teams score in Grimsby Town vs Blackpool?
Yes — both Grimsby Town and Blackpool scored, finishing 1–3. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 50% before kickoff.
Was Bawler's prediction for Grimsby Town vs Blackpool right?
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Result — we said Grimsby Town 40%, it finished Blackpool (32% called); Total goals — we said 2.5, it finished 4; Both teams to score — we said 50%, it finished Yes; Model call — we said Grimsby Town or Draw 68%, it finished Missed; Second call — we said Over 2.5 Goals 52%, it finished Landed.