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Crewe vs Coventry

Alexandra Stadium, Crewe17 March 2018 at 15:00
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Referee: Antony Coggins

Match Events

Crewe
Coventry
Kick Off
5′
G. Ray

Own Goal

Z. BakayogoC. Ainley
21′
J. Bowery
33′
George Ray37′
43′
T. Bayliss

assist: J. Clarke-Harris

Half Time
48′
T. BaylissL. Kelly
S. MillerH. McKirdy
72′
Eddie Nolan75′
77′
J. ShipleyK. Reid
J. BoweryC. Dagnall
80′
88′
P. VincentiJ. Ponticelli
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Crewe deploy 6 defenders rated — on average, against Coventry's 4-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 2 midfielders averaging —, versus Coventry'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 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Coventry 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.

CrewePosition StrengthCoventry
Crewe
1GoalkeeperB. Garratt
12DefenderE. Nolan
3DefenderZ. Bakayogo
2DefenderP. Ng
42DefenderJ. Sterry
18DefenderH. Pickering
5DefenderG. Ray
30MidfielderP. Green
20MidfielderC. Kirk
32ForwardS. Miller
10ForwardJ. Bowery
Coventry
13GoalkeeperL. O'Brien
2DefenderJ. Grimmer
5DefenderR. McDonald
24DefenderR. Haynes
15DefenderD. Hyam
8MidfielderM. Doyle
7MidfielderP. Vincenti
26MidfielderJ. Shipley
30MidfielderT. Bayliss
10MidfielderM. McNulty
18ForwardJ. Clarke-Harris

Match Summary

Coventry defeated Crewe 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by G. Ray 5′ (o.g.), J. Bowery 33′, T. Bayliss 43′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Crewe made 3 substitutions, Coventry made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

Crewe vs Coventry Head to Head Results

11 stretnutí
Crewe
5
wins
Drawn
1
Coventry
5
wins
Total goals
34 · 3.1/match
Both scored
6/11 · 55%
Over 2.5
8/11 · 73%

Recent Form

Crewe

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Coventry

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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

Coventry dominates

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

Crewe0wins
0draws2 meetings
Coventry2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (31%) — the odds may underestimate Coventry.

Market Summary

Margin: 4.8%

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 32.9%Draw 31.0%Away 40.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.003.002.38
Max3.113.392.50
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market31.2%29.6%39.2%
Public market32.4%28.7%38.9%
Δ1.2%0.9%0.3%

Crewe vs Coventry — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Coventry
Result vs. Market: Coventry (41%)

Result matched 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:12Coventry
9Shots13
4Shots on target8

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
17/03/18Crewe1–2Coventry3.04/3.22/2.45
30/09/17Coventry1–0Crewe1.66/3.77/5.46

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: Coventry

W 22D 9L 15
Over 2.544
Goals scored64

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026