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Crewe vs Cambridge United

Alexandra Stadium, Crewe, Cheshire14 September 2019 at 15:00
Referee: D. Rock

Match Events

Crewe
Cambridge United
Kick Off
12′
S. Smith

assist: M. Richards

Paul Green41′
Half Time
49′Kyle Knoyle
50′
S. CarruthersG. Maris
D. PowellO. Dale
53′
58′Harry Darling
C. PorterC. Anene
60′
E. Nolan

assist: O. Lancashire

63′
C. Anene

assist: C. Kirk

67′
69′
P. Lewis

assist: L. O'Neil

72′
S. Smith

Penalty

76′
M. RichardsR. Lambe
C. KirkC. Ainley
80′
83′Luke Hannant
83′
L. ONeilJ. Roles
Full Time

Match Statistics

7Shots on Goal3
2Shots off Goal2
12Total Shots7
3Blocked Shots2
6Shots insidebox4
6Shots outsidebox3
11Fouls20
9Corner Kicks0
3Offsides4
67%Ball Possession33%
0Yellow Cards3
1Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves5
564Total passes271
466Passes accurate181
83%Passes %67%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Crewe deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Cambridge United's 3-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Crewe field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Cambridge United's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Crewe start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Cambridge United averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Crewe4-3-33-5-2Cambridge United
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Jääskel.6Nolan5Lancash.2Ng3Pickeri.12Green4Wintle10Kirk16Lowery9Porter7Powell1Mitov34Ward4Taft8O'Neil2Knoyle16Darling21Carruth.22Lewis7Hannant18Richards20Smith

Substitutes

Coach: D. Artell

Substitutes

Coach: C. Calderwood

CrewePosition StrengthCambridge United
Crewe4-3-3
1GoalkeeperW. Jääskeläinen
6DefenderE. Nolan
5DefenderO. Lancashire
2DefenderP. Ng
3DefenderH. Pickering
12MidfielderP. Green
4MidfielderR. Wintle
16MidfielderT. Lowery
10ForwardC. Kirk
9ForwardC. Porter
7ForwardD. Powell
Cambridge United3-5-2
1GoalkeeperD. Mitov
34DefenderE. Ward
4DefenderG. Taft
16DefenderH. Darling
8MidfielderL. O'Neil
2MidfielderK. Knoyle
21MidfielderS. Carruthers
22MidfielderP. Lewis
7MidfielderL. Hannant
18ForwardM. Richards
20ForwardS. Smith

Match Summary

Cambridge United defeated Crewe 3:2. The match was played in League Two 2019. Goals were scored by S. Smith 12′, E. Nolan 63′, C. Anene 67′, P. Lewis 69′, S. Smith 72′ (pen.). 3 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Crewe had 67% possession while Cambridge United held 33%. Crewe had 12 shots (7 on target) compared to 7 (3 on target) for Cambridge United. Crewe made 3 substitutions, Cambridge United made 3.

Rivalry since 2016

Crewe vs Cambridge United Head to Head Results

10 stretnutí
Crewe
1
wins
Drawn
3
Cambridge United
6
wins
Total goals
21 · 2.1/match
Both scored
5/10 · 50%
Over 2.5
5/10 · 50%

Recent Form

Crewe

DLLLWL

Cambridge United

DWLDWD

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Cambridge United dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Crewe1wins
2draws9 meetings
Cambridge United6wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.3

Average goals per game

56%

Games with 3+ goals

56%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (55%) — the odds may underestimate Cambridge United.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.8%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 56.6%Draw 27.0%Away 20.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.733.604.87
Max1.803.765.00
Over 2.5: 47.6%Under 2.5: 58.8%
Market favourite:Crewe · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market54.5%25.7%19.8%
Public market54.3%26.1%19.6%

Crewe vs Cambridge United — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Cambridge United
Result vs. Market: Crewe (57%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

CreweHalf-time:01Cambridge United
12Shots7
7Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
02/05/26Crewe0–0Cambridge United5.75/4.00/1.51
29/11/25Cambridge United2–1Crewe2.25/2.95/3.25
14/09/19Crewe2–3Cambridge United1.77/3.70/4.96
12/03/19Cambridge United0–0Crewe2.53/3.36/2.89
27/11/18Crewe2–0Cambridge United2.58/3.52/2.72
30/12/17Cambridge United3–1Crewe2.21/3.32/3.42
12/09/17Crewe0–1Cambridge United2.41/3.36/3.08
17/12/16Cambridge United2–1Crewe1.92/3.61/4.20
01/04/17Crewe1–2Cambridge United2.55/3.17/3.03

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Crewe

W 190D 125L 182
Over 2.551
Goals scored699

Away Record: Cambridge United

W 145D 108L 152
Over 2.547
Goals scored499

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026