Colchester United vs Crewe Alexandra: match statistics
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Colchester United vs Crewe Alexandra: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Colchester United plays Crewe Alexandra in EFL League Two (England). The game is scheduled for September 12, 2026. Venue: JobServe Community Stadium.
Recent form
Colchester United has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Crewe Alexandra has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Colchester United scores 1.20 goals per game and allows 1.60. Crewe Alexandra scores 1.00 and allows 0.60. Games in this league average 2.67 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 60% of Colchester United's games and 40% of Crewe Alexandra's. The Over 2.5 rates are 60% and 20%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Crewe Alexandra has the higher season xG average, 1.59 to 1.53 per game. Colchester United takes 13.2 shots per game, while Crewe Alexandra takes 15.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Colchester United leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 0.80 goals per game after halftime. Crewe Alexandra leads at halftime in 0% and scores 0.80 after halftime.
When the teams score
Colchester United's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (2 goals). For Crewe Alexandra, it is minutes 46-60 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.67 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Colchester United | Crewe Alexandra | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 29% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.23 |
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.
Crewe Alexandra is 29% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Colchester United · 1.8 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.
Colchester United is 20% better for: goals scored per game.
1.2 goals / game - Colchester United · 1 goals / game - Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra is 167% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.6 goals / game - Colchester United · 0.6 goals / game - Crewe Alexandra
Colchester United scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while Crewe Alexandra keeps a clean sheet in 60% (3 of 5 meczów).
Crewe Alexandra scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while Colchester United keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 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 - Colchester United
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Colchester United - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Crewe Alexandra - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +3 |
* 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 76-90 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* 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
Colchester United
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
| Colchester United | Liga | Crewe Alexandra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.80 | 2.67 | ▼ 1.60 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 60% | 57% | ▼ 40% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 60% | 50% | ▼ 20% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 20% | 26% | ▲ 60% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 75% | ▼ 40% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 77% | ▼ 60% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Colchester United's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Crewe Alexandra. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Colchester United and Crewe Alexandra play?
Colchester United face Crewe Alexandra on September 12, 2026 in EFL League Two at JobServe Community Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Colchester United and Crewe Alexandra?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Colchester United won 0, Crewe Alexandra won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Colchester United vs Crewe Alexandra?
Colchester United score 1.20 goals per game on average and Crewe Alexandra 1.00. The EFL League Two average is 2.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Colchester United's matches and 40% of Crewe Alexandra's.
What form are Colchester United and Crewe Alexandra in?
Over the last 5 games Colchester United have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Crewe Alexandra 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Colchester United vs Crewe Alexandra?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Colchester United vs Crewe Alexandra: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.