Crewe Alexandra vs Tranmere Rovers: match statistics
Crewe Alexandra presents solid home form with 53% wins at their own stadium and a positive goal difference of +8 in home matches. The hosts have won 3 of their last 5 matches overall, earning 2 points per match, which evidences good disposition. Tranmere Rovers, on the other hand, finds itself in a clear crisis, losing 4 of their last 5 matches and conceding an average of almost 2 goals away with only 31% away wins. The difference in form and defensive efficiency speaks in favor of the hosts, although Tranmere is capable of scoring goals (average 1.63 away), which could lead to a draw. Taking all statistics into account, Crewe Alexandra holds a clear advantage, but it is not a guaranteed victory due to the unpredictability of football and the relatively balanced ball possession of both teams.
Crewe Alexandra vs Tranmere Rovers: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Crewe Alexandra played Tranmere Rovers in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Crewe Alexandra: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Tranmere Rovers: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Crewe Alexandra scores 1.47 and concedes 1.18 goals per match. Tranmere Rovers scores 1.36 and concedes 1.73. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Crewe Alexandra 59%, Tranmere Rovers 61%. Over 2.5: Crewe Alexandra 50%, Tranmere Rovers 55%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Tranmere Rovers has higher xG: 1.40 vs 1.36. Crewe Alexandra: 11.8 shots per match, Tranmere Rovers: 12.8.
Match halves
Crewe Alexandra: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.68. Tranmere Rovers: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.82.
Goals by minute
Crewe Alexandra: 16-30 (10 goals). Tranmere Rovers: 76-90+ (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 5.00, 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
Crewe Alexandra presents solid home form with 53% wins at their own stadium and a positive goal difference of +8 in home matches. The hosts have won 3 of their last 5 matches overall, earning 2 points per match, which evidences good disposition. Tranmere Rovers, on the other hand, finds itself in a clear crisis, losing 4 of their last 5 matches and conceding an average of almost 2 goals away with only 31% away wins. The difference in form and defensive efficiency speaks in favor of the hosts, although Tranmere is capable of scoring goals (average 1.63 away), which could lead to a draw. Taking all statistics into account, Crewe Alexandra holds a clear advantage, but it is not a guaranteed victory due to the unpredictability of football and the relatively balanced ball possession of both teams.
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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 | Tranmere Rovers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.36 |
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 233% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Crewe Alexandra · 0.6 pts / match - Tranmere Rovers
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 8% better for: goals scored per match.
1.47 goals / match - Crewe Alexandra · 1.36 goals / match - Tranmere Rovers
Crewe Alexandra is 47% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.18 goals / match - Crewe Alexandra · 1.73 goals / match - Tranmere Rovers
Crewe Alexandra scores in 74% of matches (25 of 34 matches), while Tranmere Rovers keeps a clean sheet in 21% (7 of 33 matches).
Tranmere Rovers scores in 79% of matches (26 of 33 matches), while Crewe Alexandra keeps a clean sheet in 18% (6 of 34 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 - Tranmere Rovers
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Crewe Alexandra - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Tranmere Rovers - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 27%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -7 |
* 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 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Tranmere Rovers
* 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 | Tranmere Rovers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.65 | 2.57 | ▲ 3.09 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 59% | 54% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 47% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 26% | ▼ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 71% | 69% | • 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 68% | 76% | ▲ 88% |
^ 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: Crewe Alexandra 1 - 0 - 0 Tranmere Rovers. Average goals 5.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Crewe Alexandra vs Tranmere Rovers?
The EFL League Two match finished Crewe Alexandra 2:1 Tranmere Rovers. 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 Tranmere Rovers?
Crewe Alexandra score 1.47 goals per game on average and Tranmere Rovers 1.36. The EFL League Two average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 59% of Crewe Alexandra's matches and 61% of Tranmere Rovers's.
What form are Crewe Alexandra and Tranmere Rovers in?
Over the last 5 games Crewe Alexandra have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Tranmere Rovers 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Crewe Alexandra vs Tranmere Rovers?
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.