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Tranmere vs Crawley Town

Prenton Park, Birkenhead, Merseyside2 October 2021 at 15:00

Match Events

Tranmere
Crawley Town
Kick Off
14′
L. FrancilletteT. Craig
Josh Cogley16′
Chris Merrie20′
P. Clarke

assist: K. Morris

28′
33′Archie Davies
43′Jack Powell
Half Time
56′
A. DaviesK. Appiah
64′
K. Appiah
J. HawkesL. Feeney
75′
P. Clarke
79′
80′
S. AshfordM. Marshall
K. MorrisL. O'Connor
82′
E. NevittN. Maynard
90′
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal3
7Shots off Goal6
16Total Shots12
5Blocked Shots3
9Shots insidebox5
7Shots outsidebox7
11Fouls12
3Corner Kicks4
2Offsides1
58%Ball Possession42%
2Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
497Total passes370
377Passes accurate239
76%Passes %65%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

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

Tranmere field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Crawley Town'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

Tranmere start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Crawley Town 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.

Tranmere4-5-14-4-2Crawley Town
GKDEFMIDFWD
25Doohan26Clarke5Davies2Dacres-.8Spearing17Foley14McManam.7Morris15Hawkes6Merrie20Nevitt1Morris4Francomb6Dalliso.25Tsaroul.15Francil.28Payne39Hessent.8Powell2Davies9Nichols23Ashford

Substitutes

Coach: M. Mellon

Substitutes

Coach: J. Yems

TranmerePosition StrengthCrawley Town
Tranmere4-5-1
25GoalkeeperR. Doohan
26DefenderP. Clarke
5DefenderT. Davies
2DefenderJ. Dacres-Cogley
6DefenderC. Merrie
8MidfielderJ. Spearing
17MidfielderS. Foley
14MidfielderC. McManaman
7MidfielderK. Morris
15MidfielderJ. Hawkes
20ForwardE. Nevitt
Crawley Town4-4-2
1GoalkeeperG. Morris
4DefenderG. Francomb
6DefenderT. Dallison-Lisbon
25DefenderN. Tsaroulla
15DefenderL. Francillette
28MidfielderJ. Payne
39MidfielderJ. Hessenthaler
8MidfielderJ. Powell
2MidfielderA. Davies
9ForwardT. Nichols
23ForwardS. Ashford

Match Summary

Tranmere defeated Crawley Town 2:1. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by P. Clarke 28′, K. Appiah 64′, P. Clarke 79′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Tranmere had 58% possession while Crawley Town held 42%. Tranmere had 16 shots (4 on target) compared to 12 (3 on target) for Crawley Town. Tranmere made 3 substitutions, Crawley Town made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

Tranmere vs Crawley Town Head to Head Results

16 stretnutí
Tranmere
8
wins
Drawn
1
Crawley Town
7
wins
Total goals
51 · 3.2/match
Both scored
7/16 · 44%
Over 2.5
8/16 · 50%

Recent Form

Tranmere

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Crawley Town

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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.

Tranmere5wins
0draws10 meetings
Crawley Town5wins

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 (42%) — the odds may underestimate Tranmere.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.4%

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

Home 44.1%Draw 30.4%Away 31.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.253.252.90
Max2.303.333.30
Over 2.5: 46.5%Under 2.5: 60.2%
Market favourite:Tranmere · Slight 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 market41.6%28.7%29.6%
Public market42.1%29.2%28.7%

Tranmere vs Crawley Town — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Tranmere
Result vs. Market: Tranmere (44%)

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.

TranmereHalf-time:10Crawley Town
16Shots12
4Shots 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
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: Tranmere

W 124D 95L 149
Over 2.542
Goals scored427

Away Record: Crawley Town

W 164D 128L 205
Over 2.553
Goals scored611

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026