David Artell
7 matches · 06 Nov 2021 – 15 Feb 2026 · usually 4-1-4-1
1.29points per game
3-0-4won · drawn · lost
-0.2points vs expected
20%came back when trailing (5)
100%held the lead when ahead (3)
| Split | P | W | D | L | PPG | GF | GA | xG | xGA | Scored first | Won when first | Lead mins | Trail mins | Late GF | Late GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1.29 | 1.43 | 1.43 | 1.32 | 1.02 | 29% | 100% | 19.6 | 27.6 | 0.14 | 0.43 |
| Home | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1.50 | 1.67 | 1.33 | 1.32 | 1.02 | 33% | 100% | 22.8 | 19.0 | 0.17 | 0.50 |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 | – | – | 0% | – | 0.0 | 79.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
7 matches · 06 Nov 2021 – 15 Feb 2026 · usually 4-1-4-1
1.29points per game
3-0-4won · drawn · lost
-0.2points vs expected
20%came back when trailing (5)
100%held the lead when ahead (3)
| Split | P | W | D | L | PPG | GF | GA | xG | xGA | Scored first | Won when first | Lead mins | Trail mins | Late GF | Late GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1.29 | 1.43 | 1.43 | 1.32 | 1.02 | 29% | 100% | 19.6 | 27.6 | 0.14 | 0.43 |
| Home | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1.50 | 1.67 | 1.33 | 1.32 | 1.02 | 33% | 100% | 22.8 | 19.0 | 0.17 | 0.50 |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 | – | – | 0% | – | 0.0 | 79.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
6 matches · 02 Dec 2023 – 15 Feb 2026 · usually 4-1-4-1
1.50points per game
3-0-3won · drawn · lost
-0.2points vs expected
25%came back when trailing (4)
100%held the lead when ahead (3)
| Split | P | W | D | L | PPG | GF | GA | xG | xGA | Scored first | Won when first | Lead mins | Trail mins | Late GF | Late GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1.50 | 1.67 | 1.17 | 1.32 | 1.02 | 33% | 100% | 22.8 | 21.3 | 0.17 | 0.33 |
| Home | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1.80 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 1.32 | 1.02 | 40% | 100% | 27.4 | 9.8 | 0.20 | 0.40 |
| Away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.00 | – | – | 0% | – | 0.0 | 79.0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Style vs FA Cup peers (5-year window · 7 matches)
Fewer than 10 matches in the window — raw averages only, no peer comparison.
| Metric | Coach | vs peers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.29 | – | |
| xG difference / match | 0.30 | – | |
| Possession % | 54.9 | – | |
| Shots / match | 10.9 | – | |
| Open-play share of xG | 60% | – | + = open play, − = set pieces |
| Tackles + interceptions | 22.5 | – | |
| Fouls / match | 9.0 | – | |
| Cards / match | 1.00 | – | |
| Came back when trailing | 20% | – | of matches trailed |
| Held lead when ahead | 100% | – | of matches led |
| Substitutions / match | 4.86 | – | |
| First substitution (min) | 50.4 | – | + = later |
| Changes shape between games | 50% | – |
- Usual shape
- 4-1-4-1 (4 shapes used)
- First sub when trailing
- 52.5'
- First sub when leading
- 57.0'
- Makes a change before 60'
- 71% of matches
| Shape | P | Share | W | D | L | PPG | xG diff | Last used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1-4-1 usual | 4 | 57% | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2.25 | +0.30 | 15 Feb 2026 |
| 4-3-3 | 1 | 14% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | – | 02 Nov 2024 |
| 4-2-3-1 | 1 | 14% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | – | 02 Dec 2023 |
| 3-5-2 | 1 | 14% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | – | 06 Nov 2021 |
| Shape | P | Share | W | D | L | PPG | xG diff | Last used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1-4-1 usual | 4 | 57% | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2.25 | +0.30 | 15 Feb 2026 |
| 4-3-3 | 1 | 14% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | – | 02 Nov 2024 |
| 4-2-3-1 | 1 | 14% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | – | 02 Dec 2023 |
| 3-5-2 | 1 | 14% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | – | 06 Nov 2021 |
| Shape | P | Share | W | D | L | PPG | xG diff | Last used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-1-4-1 usual | 4 | 67% | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2.25 | +0.30 | 15 Feb 2026 |
| 4-3-3 | 1 | 17% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | – | 02 Nov 2024 |
| 4-2-3-1 | 1 | 17% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | – | 02 Dec 2023 |
2 clubs · match figures cover the last five years
| Club | From | To | P | W-D-L | PPG | vs xPts | First 10 | Predecessor | Bounce |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Grimsby Town current |
Nov 2023 | – (to Jun 2028) | 6 | 3-0-3 | 1.50 | -0.2 | 1.50 | 2.00 | -0.50 |
 Crewe Alexandra current |
Jan 2017 | – | 1 | 0-0-1 | 0.00 | – | 0.00 | – | – |
| Date | Comp | Opponent | Score | xG | Shape | Subs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 2026 | UK FA Cup | v WOL | 0–1 L | 1.16 · 1.24 | 4-1-4-1 | 5 (first 57') | |
| 10 Jan 2026 | UK FA Cup | v WSM | 3–2 W | 1.48 · 0.80 | 4-1-4-1 | 5 (first 60') | |
| 06 Dec 2025 | UK FA Cup | v WEA | 4–0 W | – | 4-1-4-1 | 5 (first 57') | |
| 01 Nov 2025 | UK FA Cup | v EBB | 3–1 W | – | 4-1-4-1 | 5 (first 10') | came back |