Crewe Alexandra vs Walsall: match statistics
Crewe Alexandra presents a clear advantage as the host with an impressive 56% home win rate and a positive +9 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts are in solid form with 3 wins in their last 5 matches (1.8 PPG), while Walsall is experiencing a crisis with just 1 win and 4 defeats in the same period (0.6 PPG). Crewe dominates in terms of offensive statistics on their home pitch, scoring an average of 1.67 goals with 3.78 shots on target per match, outperforming Walsall's capabilities in away matches (1.33 goals, 3.44 shots on target). Walsall has a problem with efficiency on the road, failing to score in 33% of their fixtures, which, given the hosts' solid performance, points to a home win. The difference in ball possession (48% vs 39%) and Crewe's higher efficiency in recent weeks further speak in favor of the hosts.
Crewe Alexandra vs Walsall: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Crewe Alexandra played Walsall in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 14 March 2026. Final score: 0:3.
Current form
Crewe Alexandra: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Walsall: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Crewe Alexandra scores 1.47 and concedes 1.19 goals per match. Walsall scores 1.19 and concedes 1.11. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Crewe Alexandra 61%, Walsall 50%. Over 2.5: Crewe Alexandra 53%, Walsall 42%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Crewe Alexandra has higher xG: 1.38 vs 1.26. Crewe Alexandra: 12.1 shots per match, Walsall: 10.6.
Match halves
Crewe Alexandra: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 0.69. Walsall: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 0.61.
Goals by minute
Crewe Alexandra: 16-30 (11 goals). Walsall: 31-45+ (11 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: 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 presents a clear advantage as the host with an impressive 56% home win rate and a positive +9 goal difference at their own stadium. The hosts are in solid form with 3 wins in their last 5 matches (1.8 PPG), while Walsall is experiencing a crisis with just 1 win and 4 defeats in the same period (0.6 PPG). Crewe dominates in terms of offensive statistics on their home pitch, scoring an average of 1.67 goals with 3.78 shots on target per match, outperforming Walsall's capabilities in away matches (1.33 goals, 3.44 shots on target). Walsall has a problem with efficiency on the road, failing to score in 33% of their fixtures, which, given the hosts' solid performance, points to a home win. The difference in ball possession (48% vs 39%) and Crewe's higher efficiency in recent weeks further speak in favor of the hosts.
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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 | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.32 |
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 200% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Crewe Alexandra · 0.6 pts / match - Walsall
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 24% better for: goals scored per match.
1.47 goals / match - Crewe Alexandra · 1.19 goals / match - Walsall
Walsall is 7% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.19 goals / match - Crewe Alexandra · 1.11 goals / match - Walsall
Crewe Alexandra scores in 75% of matches (27 of 36 matches), while Walsall keeps a clean sheet in 25% (9 of 36 matches).
Walsall scores in 67% of matches (24 of 36 matches), while Crewe Alexandra keeps a clean sheet in 17% (6 of 36 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 - Walsall
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 31% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Walsall - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 42%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -3 |
* 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 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). 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
Walsall
* 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 | Walsall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.67 | 2.57 | ▼ 2.31 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 54% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 53% | 47% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 26% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 68% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 77% | ▼ 69% |
^ 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 Walsall. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Crewe Alexandra vs Walsall?
The EFL League Two match finished Crewe Alexandra 0:3 Walsall. 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 Walsall?
Crewe Alexandra score 1.47 goals per game on average and Walsall 1.19. The EFL League Two average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 47% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Crewe Alexandra's matches and 50% of Walsall's.
What form are Crewe Alexandra and Walsall in?
Over the last 5 games Crewe Alexandra have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Walsall 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Crewe Alexandra vs Walsall?
The statistical background for Crewe Alexandra vs Walsall — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.