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
Key match information
Crewe Alexandra played Barrow in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 17 January 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Crewe Alexandra: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Barrow: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Crewe Alexandra scores 1.56 and concedes 1.32 goals per match. Barrow scores 1.08 and concedes 1.46. League average: 2.61 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Crewe Alexandra 64%, Barrow 58%. Over 2.5: Crewe Alexandra 56%, Barrow 63%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Crewe Alexandra has higher xG: 1.45 vs 1.26. Crewe Alexandra: 12.9 shots per match, Barrow: 11.1.
Match halves
Crewe Alexandra: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.68. Barrow: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.54.
Goals by minute
Crewe Alexandra: 16-30 (9 goals). Barrow: 31-45+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.61 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Crewe Alexandra is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Crewe Alexandra · 0.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.56 goals / match - Crewe Alexandra · 1.08 goals / match - Barrow
Crewe Alexandra is 11% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.32 goals / match - Crewe Alexandra · 1.46 goals / match - Barrow
Crewe Alexandra scores in 72% of matches (18 of 25 matches), while Barrow keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 24 matches).
Barrow scores in 67% of matches (16 of 24 matches), while Crewe Alexandra keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 25 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 - Crewe Alexandra
Over / Under - Barrow
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.
Crewe Alexandra is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.44 pts / match - Crewe Alexandra · 1.13 pts / match - Barrow
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Crewe Alexandra - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 40%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Barrow - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Crewe Alexandra
Barrow
* 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
| Crewe Alexandra | Liga | Barrow | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Crewe Alexandra 0 - 0 - 1 Barrow. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.