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
Key match information
Shrewsbury Town played Crewe Alexandra in EFL League Two (England). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 0:4.
Current form
Shrewsbury Town: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Crewe Alexandra: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Shrewsbury Town scores 0.97 and concedes 1.55 goals per match. Crewe Alexandra scores 1.42 and concedes 1.24. League average: 2.55 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Shrewsbury Town 47%, Crewe Alexandra 61%. Over 2.5: Shrewsbury Town 47%, Crewe Alexandra 53%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 47%.
xG, shots and style
Crewe Alexandra has higher xG: 1.37 vs 1.25. Shrewsbury Town: 11.5 shots per match, Crewe Alexandra: 12.0.
Match halves
Shrewsbury Town: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.58. Crewe Alexandra: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.68.
Goals by minute
Shrewsbury Town: 46-60 (9 goals). Crewe Alexandra: 76-90+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
League Two: 2.55 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 47%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. 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
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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Crewe Alexandra is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Shrewsbury Town · 1.4 pts / match - 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 match.
0.97 goals / match - Shrewsbury Town · 1.42 goals / match - Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra is 25% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.55 goals / match - Shrewsbury Town · 1.24 goals / match - Crewe Alexandra
Shrewsbury Town scores in 63% of matches (24 of 38 matches), while Crewe Alexandra keeps a clean sheet in 16% (6 of 38 matches).
Crewe Alexandra scores in 74% of matches (28 of 38 matches), while Shrewsbury Town keeps a clean sheet in 26% (10 of 38 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 - Shrewsbury Town
Over / Under - Crewe Alexandra
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 43% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.92 pts / match - Shrewsbury Town · 1.32 pts / match - Crewe Alexandra
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Shrewsbury Town - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Crewe Alexandra - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% 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 | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Shrewsbury Town
Crewe Alexandra
* 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
| Shrewsbury Town | Liga | Crewe Alexandra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 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
Previous meeting: Shrewsbury Town 0 - 0 - 1 Crewe Alexandra. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.