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Crawley Town vs Tranmere

The People's Pension Stadium, Crawley, West Sussex27 October 2020 at 18:30
Referee: J. Oldham

Match Events

Crawley Town
Tranmere
Kick Off
M. Watters

assist: J. Powell

13′
T. Nichols

assist: J. Hesketh

21′
J. Tunnicliffe

assist: G. Francomb

24′
26′
L. RidehalghL. O'Connor
34′
M. EllisS. Nelson
Half Time
55′Sam Smith
61′James Vaughan
64′
J. SpearingC. Taylor
S. MatthewsT. Frost
72′
M. WattersS. Ashford
76′
T. Frost
77′
79′Calum MacDonald
T. NicholsT. Allarakhia
86′
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal0
5Shots off Goal4
18Total Shots5
7Blocked Shots1
10Shots insidebox1
8Shots outsidebox4
17Fouls19
5Corner Kicks4
1Offsides1
48%Ball Possession52%
0Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves2
443Total passes458
307Passes accurate320
69%Passes %70%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Crawley Town deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Tranmere'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

Crawley Town field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Tranmere'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

Crawley Town start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Tranmere 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.

Crawley Town4-4-23-5-2Tranmere
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Morris24Craig4Francomb19Tunnicl.3Doherty39Hessent.20Matthews8Powell29Hesketh16Nichols36Watters1Davies5Ellis26Clarke3Ridehal.18MacDona.8Spearing19Feeney7Morris15Young9Vaughan29Smith

Substitutes

Coach: J. Yems

Substitutes

Coach: M. Jackson

Crawley TownPosition StrengthTranmere
Crawley Town4-4-2
1GoalkeeperG. Morris
24DefenderT. Craig
4DefenderG. Francomb
19DefenderJ. Tunnicliffe
3DefenderJ. Doherty
39MidfielderJ. Hessenthaler
20MidfielderS. Matthews
8MidfielderJ. Powell
29MidfielderJ. Hesketh
16ForwardT. Nichols
36ForwardM. Watters
Tranmere3-5-2
1GoalkeeperS. Davies
5DefenderM. Ellis
26DefenderP. Clarke
3DefenderL. Ridehalgh
18MidfielderC. MacDonald
8MidfielderJ. Spearing
19MidfielderL. Feeney
7MidfielderK. Morris
15MidfielderJ. Young
9ForwardJ. Vaughan
29ForwardS. Smith

Match Summary

Crawley Town defeated Tranmere 4:0. The match was played in League Two 2020. Goals were scored by M. Watters 13′, T. Nichols 21′, J. Tunnicliffe 24′, T. Frost 77′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Crawley Town had 48% possession while Tranmere held 52%. Crawley Town had 18 shots (6 on target) compared to 5 (0 on target) for Tranmere. Crawley Town made 3 substitutions, Tranmere made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

Crawley Town vs Tranmere Head to Head Results

16 stretnutí
Crawley Town
6
wins
Drawn
1
Tranmere
9
wins
Total goals
50 · 3.1/match
Both scored
8/16 · 50%
Over 2.5
8/16 · 50%

Recent Form

Crawley Town

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Tranmere

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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

Even record

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

Crawley Town5wins
0draws10 meetings
Tranmere5wins

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

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (39%) — the odds may underestimate Crawley Town.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.2%

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 41.3%Draw 31.0%Away 32.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.383.103.00
Max2.483.303.12
Over 2.5: 46.5%Under 2.5: 60.2%
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 market39.2%29.6%31.2%
Public market39.6%28.8%31.7%

Crawley Town vs Tranmere — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Crawley Town
Result vs. Market: Crawley Town (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.

Crawley TownHalf-time:30Tranmere
18Shots5
6Shots on target0

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
14/02/26Tranmere2–0Crawley Town2.20/3.30/2.85
23/08/25Crawley Town0–2Tranmere2.78/3.21/2.52
23/03/24Tranmere1–3Crawley Town2.01/3.65/3.57
16/09/23Crawley Town3–2Tranmere2.17/3.41/3.16
15/04/23Crawley Town2–1Tranmere2.60/3.19/2.82
28/02/23Tranmere1–0Crawley Town1.67/3.77/5.35
22/01/22Crawley Town0–1Tranmere2.84/3.31/2.49
02/10/21Tranmere2–1Crawley Town2.27/3.29/3.14
06/03/21Tranmere0–1Crawley Town1.94/3.65/3.73
27/10/20Crawley Town4–0Tranmere2.42/3.23/3.04

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: Crawley Town

W 164D 128L 205
Over 2.553
Goals scored611

Away Record: Tranmere

W 124D 95L 149
Over 2.542
Goals scored427

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026