Crewe Alexandra vs Cheltenham Town: match statistics
Crewe Alexandra displays solid home form, boasting a 45% win rate and a +2 goal difference at their own ground, averaging 1.64 goals per match. The hosts hold the edge in possession (49% vs 43%) and possess a significantly superior shot conversion rate (12% vs 10%). Conversely, Cheltenham Town exhibits serious struggles on the road, losing 55% of their away fixtures with a negative goal difference of -13, while averaging just 0.91 goals per game. The visitors are further hampered by a high failure-to-score rate in away matches (36%), which diminishes their prospects. Despite Cheltenham's better overall recent form (2 PPG vs 1 PPG), their dismal away statistics combined with Crewe's home advantage point towards a victory for the hosts. A high-scoring affair is anticipated, considering the hosts' average of 3.09 total match goals and the defensive vulnerabilities of both squads.
Crewe Alexandra vs Cheltenham Town: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Crewe Alexandra played against Cheltenham Town in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on January 1, 2026. Final score: 4:1.
Recent form
Crewe Alexandra has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Cheltenham Town has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Crewe Alexandra scores 1.48 goals per game and allows 1.35. Cheltenham Town scores 0.91 and allows 1.61. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 61% of Crewe Alexandra's games and 39% of Cheltenham Town's. The Over 2.5 rates are 57% and 35%, 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, 1.43 to 1.10 per game. Crewe Alexandra takes 12.5 shots per game, while Cheltenham Town takes 9.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Crewe Alexandra leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. Cheltenham Town leads at halftime in 17% and scores 0.61 after halftime.
When the teams score
Crewe Alexandra's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (8 goals). For Cheltenham Town, it is minutes 61-75 (7 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 47% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
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 displays solid home form, boasting a 45% win rate and a +2 goal difference at their own ground, averaging 1.64 goals per match. The hosts hold the edge in possession (49% vs 43%) and possess a significantly superior shot conversion rate (12% vs 10%). Conversely, Cheltenham Town exhibits serious struggles on the road, losing 55% of their away fixtures with a negative goal difference of -13, while averaging just 0.91 goals per game. The visitors are further hampered by a high failure-to-score rate in away matches (36%), which diminishes their prospects. Despite Cheltenham's better overall recent form (2 PPG vs 1 PPG), their dismal away statistics combined with Crewe's home advantage point towards a victory for the hosts. A high-scoring affair is anticipated, considering the hosts' average of 3.09 total match goals and the defensive vulnerabilities of both squads.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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 | Cheltenham Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.34 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Crewe Alexandra · 2 pts / game - Cheltenham Town
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 63% better for: goals scored per game.
1.48 goals / game - Crewe Alexandra · 0.91 goals / game - Cheltenham Town
Crewe Alexandra is 19% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.35 goals / game - Crewe Alexandra · 1.61 goals / game - Cheltenham Town
Crewe Alexandra scores in 70% of games (16 of 23 meczów), while Cheltenham Town keeps a clean sheet in 26% (6 of 23 meczów).
Cheltenham Town scores in 65% of games (15 of 23 meczów), while Crewe Alexandra keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 23 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 - Cheltenham Town
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 34% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.39 pts / game - Crewe Alexandra · 1.04 pts / game - Cheltenham Town
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Crewe Alexandra - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Cheltenham Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 17% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -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 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (7 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
Cheltenham Town
* 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 | Cheltenham Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.83 | 2.62 | ▼ 2.52 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 55% | ▼ 39% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 57% | 47% | ▼ 35% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 25% | • 26% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 71% | ▼ 48% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 75% | ▲ 96% |
^ 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.
FAQ
What was the result of Crewe Alexandra vs Cheltenham Town?
The EFL League Two match finished Crewe Alexandra 4:1 Cheltenham Town. 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 Cheltenham Town?
Crewe Alexandra score 1.48 goals per game on average and Cheltenham Town 0.91. The EFL League Two average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Crewe Alexandra's matches and 39% of Cheltenham Town's.
What form are Crewe Alexandra and Cheltenham Town in?
Over the last 5 games Crewe Alexandra have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Cheltenham Town 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Crewe Alexandra vs Cheltenham Town?
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.