Crawley Town vs Chesterfield: match statistics
Chesterfield is displaying decisively better form, averaging 2.2 points per match in their last five games, compared to Crawley Town's mere 0.8 points. The hosts are in 21st place in the table with a 44% loss rate in home matches and only a 25% win rate, indicating serious issues. Chesterfield, in 6th league position, shows solidity away from home – 38% wins and only 6% of matches without scoring a goal, coupled with a significantly better shot conversion rate (16% compared to the hosts' 9%). The visitors' form in the last five matches (3 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses) and their xG advantage (1.2 vs 1.56 for the hosts, but with better efficiency) suggest that Chesterfield has a real chance of winning. Considering all statistics, I expect an away win or possibly a draw, with the option for Chesterfield seeming the most probable.
Crawley Town vs Chesterfield: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Crawley Town played Chesterfield in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Crawley Town: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Chesterfield: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Crawley Town scores 0.97 and concedes 1.61 goals per match. Chesterfield scores 1.59 and concedes 1.31. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Crawley Town 48%, Chesterfield 66%. Over 2.5: Crawley Town 52%, Chesterfield 47%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Crawley Town has higher xG: 1.47 vs 1.36. Crawley Town: 13.6 shots per match, Chesterfield: 11.5.
Match halves
Crawley Town: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.55. Chesterfield: half-time lead 34%, second-half goals 0.94.
Goals by minute
Crawley Town: 31-45+ (9 goals). Chesterfield: 76-90+ (15 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Chesterfield is displaying decisively better form, averaging 2.2 points per match in their last five games, compared to Crawley Town's mere 0.8 points. The hosts are in 21st place in the table with a 44% loss rate in home matches and only a 25% win rate, indicating serious issues. Chesterfield, in 6th league position, shows solidity away from home – 38% wins and only 6% of matches without scoring a goal, coupled with a significantly better shot conversion rate (16% compared to the hosts' 9%). The visitors' form in the last five matches (3 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses) and their xG advantage (1.2 vs 1.56 for the hosts, but with better efficiency) suggest that Chesterfield has a real chance of winning. Considering all statistics, I expect an away win or possibly a draw, with the option for Chesterfield seeming the most probable.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Crawley Town | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.40 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Chesterfield is 175% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Crawley Town · 2.2 pts / match - Chesterfield
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.
Chesterfield is 64% better for: goals scored per match.
0.97 goals / match - Crawley Town · 1.59 goals / match - Chesterfield
Chesterfield is 23% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.61 goals / match - Crawley Town · 1.31 goals / match - Chesterfield
Crawley Town scores in 64% of matches (21 of 33 matches), while Chesterfield keeps a clean sheet in 28% (9 of 32 matches).
Chesterfield scores in 91% of matches (29 of 32 matches), while Crawley Town keeps a clean sheet in 21% (7 of 33 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Crawley Town
Over / Under - Chesterfield
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Chesterfield is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.21 pts / match - Crawley Town · 1.41 pts / match - Chesterfield
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Crawley Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 18%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Chesterfield - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 34% of matches and wins 41%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Crawley Town
Chesterfield
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (League Two).
Teams vs league
| Crawley Town | Liga | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.58 | 2.57 | ▲ 2.91 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 53% | ▲ 66% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 52% | 47% | • 47% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 26% | ▲ 28% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 69% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 82% | 76% | ▲ 81% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Crawley Town 0 - 1 - 0 Chesterfield. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Crawley Town vs Chesterfield?
The EFL League Two match finished Crawley Town 1:1 Chesterfield. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Crawley Town vs Chesterfield?
Crawley Town score 0.97 goals per game on average and Chesterfield 1.59. The EFL League Two average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Crawley Town's matches and 66% of Chesterfield's.
What form are Crawley Town and Chesterfield in?
Over the last 5 games Crawley Town have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Chesterfield 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Crawley Town vs Chesterfield?
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.