Cheltenham Town vs Crewe Alexandra: match statistics
The match promises to be very evenly contested. Cheltenham Town has displayed solid form over their last five games with 2 wins and 3 draws (1.8 points per game), demonstrating stabilization after earlier struggles. The hosts have a decent home record of 41% wins, although their average xG (1.2) is slightly lower than their xGA (1.6). Crewe Alexandra occupies a higher position in the table (9th place), but their recent form raises concerns - only 1.2 points per game in their last five fixtures and a two-game losing streak. Away from home, the visitors have stats similar to the hosts' home numbers (an average of 1.28 goals per game vs 1.24), but a better xG metric (1.33 vs 1.2). Considering the matched goal averages, similar shot conversion, and the hosts' current good run against the visitors' weaker form, a draw seems the most probable outcome, although both a Cheltenham or Crewe win are realistic scenarios.
Cheltenham Town vs Crewe Alexandra: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Cheltenham Town played against Crewe Alexandra in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on March 17, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Cheltenham Town has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Crewe Alexandra has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Cheltenham Town scores 1.11 goals per game and allows 1.64. Crewe Alexandra scores 1.43 and allows 1.24. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Cheltenham Town's games and 59% of Crewe Alexandra's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 54%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Crewe Alexandra has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.17 per game. Cheltenham Town takes 10.2 shots per game, while Crewe Alexandra takes 11.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Cheltenham Town leads at halftime in 11% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Crewe Alexandra leads at halftime in 30% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
Cheltenham Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (13 goals). For Crewe Alexandra, it is minutes 16-30 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 5.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
The match promises to be very evenly contested. Cheltenham Town has displayed solid form over their last five games with 2 wins and 3 draws (1.8 points per game), demonstrating stabilization after earlier struggles. The hosts have a decent home record of 41% wins, although their average xG (1.2) is slightly lower than their xGA (1.6). Crewe Alexandra occupies a higher position in the table (9th place), but their recent form raises concerns - only 1.2 points per game in their last five fixtures and a two-game losing streak. Away from home, the visitors have stats similar to the hosts' home numbers (an average of 1.28 goals per game vs 1.24), but a better xG metric (1.33 vs 1.2). Considering the matched goal averages, similar shot conversion, and the hosts' current good run against the visitors' weaker form, a draw seems the most probable outcome, although both a Cheltenham or Crewe win are realistic scenarios.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Cheltenham Town | Crewe Alexandra | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.39 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Cheltenham Town is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / game - Cheltenham Town · 1.2 pts / game - Crewe Alexandra
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Crewe Alexandra is 29% better for: goals scored per game.
1.11 goals / game - Cheltenham Town · 1.43 goals / game - Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra is 32% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.64 goals / game - Cheltenham Town · 1.24 goals / game - Crewe Alexandra
Cheltenham Town scores in 72% of games (26 of 36 meczów), while Crewe Alexandra keeps a clean sheet in 16% (6 of 37 meczów).
Crewe Alexandra scores in 73% of games (27 of 37 meczów), while Cheltenham Town keeps a clean sheet in 25% (9 of 36 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Cheltenham Town
Over / Under - Crewe Alexandra
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Crewe Alexandra is 53% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.86 pts / game - Cheltenham Town · 1.32 pts / game - Crewe Alexandra
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Cheltenham Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 31%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Crewe Alexandra - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (13 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Cheltenham Town
Crewe Alexandra
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Cheltenham Town | Liga | Crewe Alexandra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.75 | 2.56 | ▲ 2.68 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 53% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 44% | 47% | ▲ 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 25% | 27% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 56% | 68% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 77% | ▼ 70% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Cheltenham Town's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Crewe Alexandra. Games average 5.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Cheltenham Town vs Crewe Alexandra?
The EFL League Two match finished Cheltenham Town 1:1 Crewe Alexandra. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Cheltenham Town vs Crewe Alexandra?
Cheltenham Town score 1.11 goals per game on average and Crewe Alexandra 1.43. The EFL League Two average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Cheltenham Town's matches and 59% of Crewe Alexandra's.
What form are Cheltenham Town and Crewe Alexandra in?
Over the last 5 games Cheltenham Town have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Crewe Alexandra 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Cheltenham Town vs Crewe Alexandra?
The statistical background for Cheltenham Town vs Crewe Alexandra — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.