Home team Shots on target 5

Away team Shots on target 8

Home team Shots off target 4

Away team Shots off target 2

Home team Fouls 6

Away team Fouls 7

Home team Substitutions 3

Away team Substitutions 3

In the highly competitive match of League Two on 10th February 2024, Grimsby Town had the disadvantage of being at home to a 3-1 defeat against Stockport County.

Despite each team launching an equal total of 7 corner kicks, it was evident that Stockport County was able to leverage these opportunities to a greater effect. Another critical factor in determining the victor came from the teams' targeting precision. Out of the 13 shots Grimsby Town attempted, only 5 landed on target constituting a 38.5% accuracy rate. On the contrary, Stockport efficiently utilised their shots with an impressive total of 8 out of 10 on target (80% accuracy), leading to three successful goals.

The two teams demonstrated disciplined play style, as evidenced by the clear record of yellow and red cards. Although the fouls were almost level, with Grimsby making 6 fouls in contrast to Stockport's 7, those small errors did not escalate to any card offence, leaving the team's composition untouched throughout the game.

Substitution-wise, both teams implemented the standard three substitutions in an effort to put fresh legs on the pitch and change tactics. However, in this instance, the victory leaned on Stockport’s greater accuracy and the conversion rate of their shots, proving to be a significant factor in the match's final result.

While Grimsby was able to draw the first blood in the second half, opening the scoring and taking the lead, they failed to maintain this momentum. While the home side's defence struggled to keep Stockport at bay, the away team showcased superior attacking effectiveness, securing three goals to confirm their victory.

In conclusion, what tipped the balance of the match towards Stockport County were their accuracy and shot conversion rate coupled with their ability to turn corner kicks into tangible goal-scoring opportunities. Grimsby Town, although they had a spirited performance, unfortunately fell short in these critical areas.

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