Crewe Alexandra vs Barrow: match statistics
Crewe Alexandra display decidedly better home form with 46% wins and a +5 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts average 1.77 goals per home match, backed by a solid 13% conversion rate and an advantage in possession (49% vs 43%). Barrow suffers from weaker away disposition with only 33% away wins and a high loss rate (42%), while their recent form (0.8 points per match) trails the hosts (1 point). Although Barrow can score on the road (averaging 1.33), their defense is less stable (averaging 1.25 goals conceded), which, combined with Crewe's offensive power, gives the hosts a real chance of victory. xG statistics also favor Crewe (1.56 vs 1.30), confirming their qualitative advantage in this clash.
Crewe Alexandra vs Barrow: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Crewe Alexandra played against Barrow in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on January 17, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Crewe Alexandra has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Barrow has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Crewe Alexandra scores 1.56 goals per game and allows 1.32. Barrow scores 1.08 and allows 1.46. Games in this league average 2.61 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 64% of Crewe Alexandra's games and 58% of Barrow's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 63%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Crewe Alexandra has the higher season xG average, 1.45 to 1.26 per game. Crewe Alexandra takes 12.9 shots per game, while Barrow takes 11.1.
First-half and second-half trends
Crewe Alexandra leads at halftime in 32% of its games and scores 0.68 goals per game after halftime. Barrow leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.54 after halftime.
When the teams score
Crewe Alexandra's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). For Barrow, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.61 goals. Both teams score in 55% 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 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Crewe Alexandra display decidedly better home form with 46% wins and a +5 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts average 1.77 goals per home match, backed by a solid 13% conversion rate and an advantage in possession (49% vs 43%). Barrow suffers from weaker away disposition with only 33% away wins and a high loss rate (42%), while their recent form (0.8 points per match) trails the hosts (1 point). Although Barrow can score on the road (averaging 1.33), their defense is less stable (averaging 1.25 goals conceded), which, combined with Crewe's offensive power, gives the hosts a real chance of victory. xG statistics also favor Crewe (1.56 vs 1.30), confirming their qualitative advantage in this clash.
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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
| Crewe Alexandra | Barrow | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.33 |
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 25% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Crewe Alexandra · 0.8 pts / game - Barrow
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 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1.56 goals / game - Crewe Alexandra · 1.08 goals / game - Barrow
Crewe Alexandra is 11% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.32 goals / game - Crewe Alexandra · 1.46 goals / game - Barrow
Crewe Alexandra scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while Barrow keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 24 meczów).
Barrow scores in 67% of games (16 of 24 meczów), while Crewe Alexandra keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 25 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 - Crewe Alexandra
Over / Under - Barrow
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 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.44 pts / game - Crewe Alexandra · 1.13 pts / game - Barrow
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Crewe Alexandra - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Barrow - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
* 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 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - 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
Crewe Alexandra
Barrow
* 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
| Crewe Alexandra | Liga | Barrow | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.88 | 2.61 | • 2.54 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 64% | 55% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 47% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 12% | 26% | ▼ 17% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 70% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 72% | 77% | ▲ 79% |
^ 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
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 Crewe Alexandra's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Barrow. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Crewe Alexandra vs Barrow?
The EFL League Two match finished Crewe Alexandra 3:1 Barrow. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Crewe Alexandra vs Barrow?
Crewe Alexandra score 1.56 goals per game on average and Barrow 1.08. The EFL League Two average is 2.61 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 64% of Crewe Alexandra's matches and 58% of Barrow's.
What form are Crewe Alexandra and Barrow in?
Over the last 5 games Crewe Alexandra have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Barrow 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Crewe Alexandra vs Barrow?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.