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Crewe vs Cheltenham

Alexandra Stadium, Crewe5 May 2018 at 15:00
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Referee: Salisbury Michael

Match Events

Crewe
Cheltenham
Kick Off
George Ray6′
S. Miller
17′
34′
G. Lloyd

assist: M. Eisa

Half Time
L. ReillyJ. Bowery
49′
S. Miller
62′
T. LoweryP. Green
63′
C. AinleyC. Porter
64′
69′
J. CranstonJ. Sellars
69′
J. GrimesM. Bower
73′
G. LloydD. Wright
Full Time

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Crewe deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Cheltenham's 5-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 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Cheltenham's 3 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 2 for Cheltenham 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 StrengthCheltenham
Crewe
1GoalkeeperB. Garratt
2DefenderP. Ng
18DefenderH. Pickering
5DefenderG. Ray
8MidfielderJ. Jones
15MidfielderR. Wintle
14MidfielderC. Ainley
20MidfielderC. Kirk
16MidfielderT. Lowery
32ForwardS. Miller
24ForwardL. Reilly
Cheltenham
22GoalkeeperR. Lovett
2DefenderJ. Grimes
3DefenderJ. Cranston
28DefenderT. Moore
33DefenderI. Chatzitheodoridis
15DefenderW. Boyle
50MidfielderG. Lloyd
6MidfielderN. Atangana
25MidfielderJ. Morrell
29ForwardS. Odelusi
20ForwardM. Eisa

Match Summary

Crewe defeated Cheltenham 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2017. Goals were scored by S. Miller 17′, G. Lloyd 34′, S. Miller 62′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Crewe made 3 substitutions, Cheltenham made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Crewe vs Cheltenham Head to Head Results

18 stretnutí
Crewe
6
wins
Drawn
6
Cheltenham
6
wins
Total goals
41 · 2.3/match
Both scored
10/18 · 56%
Over 2.5
6/18 · 33%

Recent Form

Crewe

DLLLWL

Cheltenham

LLLWWW

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

Even record

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

Crewe3wins
3draws10 meetings
Cheltenham4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.6

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (34%) — the odds may underestimate Crewe.

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 36.1%Draw 27.1%Away 40.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.603.602.45
Max2.873.752.50
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 market34.3%26.2%39.5%
Public market34.1%26.1%39.9%

Crewe vs Cheltenham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Crewe
Result vs. Market: Cheltenham (40%)

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:11Cheltenham
6Shots8
3Shots on target4

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
17/03/26Cheltenham1–1Crewe2.65/3.10/2.55
01/01/26Crewe4–1Cheltenham1.71/3.60/4.33
10/04/25Crewe2–3Cheltenham1.68/3.66/4.80
26/12/24Cheltenham2–1Crewe2.76/3.23/2.57
18/01/20Crewe1–0Cheltenham1.86/3.62/4.40
28/09/19Cheltenham1–1Crewe3.13/3.44/2.32
30/03/19Crewe1–3Cheltenham1.98/3.43/4.02
15/09/18Cheltenham0–0Crewe2.32/3.54/3.09
05/05/18Crewe2–1Cheltenham2.77/3.69/2.47
09/12/17Cheltenham1–0Crewe1.87/3.62/4.25

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: Cheltenham

W 234D 194L 252
Over 2.545
Goals scored842

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026