League Two · Season 2018
Match Events
assist: H. Pickering
Penalty
assist: M. Rose
assist: R. Wintle
Lineups
Defensive Solidity
Macclesfield deploy 5 defenders rated — on average, against Crewe'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
Macclesfield field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Crewe's 4 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
Macclesfield start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Crewe 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.
Match Summary
Macclesfield and Crewe drew 3:3. The match was played in League Two 2018. Goals were scored by J. Bowery 3′, S. Wilson 15′, C. Porter 32′ (pen.), N. Cameron 74′, G. Ray 90′, R. Cole 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Macclesfield made 3 substitutions, Crewe made 2.
Macclesfield vs Crewe Head to Head Results
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Recent Form
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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
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Head-to-Head Record
Even recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
2.9
Average goals per game
50%
Games with 3+ goals
60%
Both teams scored
Market Summary
Margin: 4.4%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
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2.90 | 3.40 | 2.38 |
| Max | 3.00 | 3.47 | 2.50 |
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.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 32.8% | 27.5% | 39.6% |
| Public market | 32.4% | 28.6% | 38.9% |
| Δ | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
Macclesfield vs Crewe — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
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.
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.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/09/1010/11 | Crewe | 1–1 | Macclesfield | 1.81/3.48/4.36 |
| 28/12/0909/10 | Macclesfield | 4–1 | Crewe | 2.83/3.37/2.27 |
| 22/10/1111/12 | Crewe | 0–1 | Macclesfield | 2.21/3.30/3.02 |
| 22/02/2019/20 | Crewe | 2–0 | Macclesfield | 1.40/4.50/8.50 |
| 21/01/2019/20 | Macclesfield | 1–1 | Crewe | 4.99/3.60/1.73 |
| 09/02/1918/19 | Macclesfield | 3–3 | Crewe | 2.94/3.42/2.43 |
| 01/09/1818/19 | Crewe | 3–0 | Macclesfield | 2.20/3.44/3.38 |
| 14/04/1211/12 | Macclesfield | 2–2 | Crewe | 3.50/3.35/2.07 |
| 08/03/1110/11 | Macclesfield | 1–0 | Crewe | 2.59/3.27/2.63 |
| 05/09/0909/10 | Crewe | 2–1 | Macclesfield | 1.65/3.54/5.01 |
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: Macclesfield
Away Record: Crewe
Data: football-data.co.uk
API data: 11 May 2026