Grimsby Borough v Pontefract Collieries
Northern Premier League – Division One East
Saturday, 25 November 2023 @ 3.00pm
Grimsby Borough welcome Pontefract Collieries on Saturday looking to pick up points to end their four-game losing streak.
Grimsby's struggles have left them with six points from their last six Northern Premier League – Division One East matches, while their opponents have earned nine from a possible 18.
With 25 goals in 12 games so far this season, Pontefract Collieries are scoring more than average in the league with 2.1 goals per game. And they are conceding fewer than average, letting in 15 goals at a rate of 1.2 per game.
Grimsby, meanwhile, are below average scorers, with 1.4 goals per game, compared to a league average of 1.6. They have conceded 1.8 goals per game.
Borough are 16th in the table after 13 games, of which they have won four and drawn one, earning 13 points.
The away team are nine places ahead of the hosts in seventh, with six wins and three draws putting them on 21 points.
Grimsby's last match was on November 11, a 2-1 loss against Dunston UTS.
Pontefract Collieries beat Winterton Rangers 4-1 last time out, also on November 11.