Shrewsbury Town vs Crewe Alexandra: match statistics
Crewe Alexandra are displaying significantly better form and statistics compared to Shrewsbury Town. The visitors sit 9th in the table with 16 season wins, while the hosts are 18th with just 11 victories and a negative home goal difference (-3). Crewe boast superior shooting efficiency (11% shot conversion versus the hosts' 8%) and higher average possession (49% vs 43%). The last five matches highlight the away side's edge – Crewe have collected 7 points (2 wins, 1 draw) with 6 goals scored, whereas Shrewsbury have managed only 6 points from 2 wins and as many as 3 losses. Despite playing on the road, where Crewe have a 32% win rate, the hosts' poor home form (37% defeat rate) and offensive struggles (37% of matches without a goal) all point towards an away victory.
Shrewsbury Town vs Crewe Alexandra: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Shrewsbury Town played against Crewe Alexandra in EFL League Two (England). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 0:4.
Recent form
Shrewsbury Town has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Crewe Alexandra has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Shrewsbury Town scores 0.97 goals per game and allows 1.55. Crewe Alexandra scores 1.42 and allows 1.24. Games in this league average 2.55 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Shrewsbury Town's games and 61% of Crewe Alexandra's. The Over 2.5 rates are 47% and 53%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 47% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Crewe Alexandra has the higher season xG average, 1.37 to 1.25 per game. Shrewsbury Town takes 11.5 shots per game, while Crewe Alexandra takes 12.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Shrewsbury Town leads at halftime in 11% of its games and scores 0.58 goals per game after halftime. Crewe Alexandra leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
Shrewsbury Town's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). For Crewe Alexandra, it is minutes 76-90+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
League Two games average 2.55 goals. Both teams score in 52% 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 4.00 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
Crewe Alexandra are displaying significantly better form and statistics compared to Shrewsbury Town. The visitors sit 9th in the table with 16 season wins, while the hosts are 18th with just 11 victories and a negative home goal difference (-3). Crewe boast superior shooting efficiency (11% shot conversion versus the hosts' 8%) and higher average possession (49% vs 43%). The last five matches highlight the away side's edge – Crewe have collected 7 points (2 wins, 1 draw) with 6 goals scored, whereas Shrewsbury have managed only 6 points from 2 wins and as many as 3 losses. Despite playing on the road, where Crewe have a 32% win rate, the hosts' poor home form (37% defeat rate) and offensive struggles (37% of matches without a goal) all point towards an away victory.
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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
| Shrewsbury Town | Crewe Alexandra | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 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.
Crewe Alexandra is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Shrewsbury Town · 1.4 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 46% better for: goals scored per game.
0.97 goals / game - Shrewsbury Town · 1.42 goals / game - Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.55 goals / game - Shrewsbury Town · 1.24 goals / game - Crewe Alexandra
Shrewsbury Town scores in 63% of games (24 of 38 meczów), while Crewe Alexandra keeps a clean sheet in 16% (6 of 38 meczów).
Crewe Alexandra scores in 74% of games (28 of 38 meczów), while Shrewsbury Town keeps a clean sheet in 26% (10 of 38 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 - Shrewsbury 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 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.92 pts / game - Shrewsbury Town · 1.32 pts / game - Crewe Alexandra
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shrewsbury Town - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 29%. 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 29% of games and wins 42%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -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 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Shrewsbury 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
| Shrewsbury Town | Liga | Crewe Alexandra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.53 | 2.55 | ▲ 2.66 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 47% | 52% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 47% | 47% | ▲ 53% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 27% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 53% | 67% | ▲ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 79% | 77% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Record from Shrewsbury Town's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Crewe Alexandra. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Shrewsbury Town vs Crewe Alexandra?
The EFL League Two match finished Shrewsbury Town 0:4 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 Shrewsbury Town vs Crewe Alexandra?
Shrewsbury Town score 0.97 goals per game on average and Crewe Alexandra 1.42. The EFL League Two average is 2.55 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Shrewsbury Town's matches and 61% of Crewe Alexandra's.
What form are Shrewsbury Town and Crewe Alexandra in?
Over the last 5 games Shrewsbury Town have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Crewe Alexandra 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Shrewsbury Town vs Crewe Alexandra?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Shrewsbury Town vs Crewe Alexandra: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.