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Crawley Town vs Tranmere

The People's Pension Stadium, Crawley, West Sussex22 January 2022 at 15:00
Referee: S. Mather

Match Events

Crawley Town
Tranmere
Kick Off
Half Time
S. MatthewsA. Nadesan
59′
59′
C. JolleyE. Nevitt
N. TsaroullaM. Marshall
66′
Tony Craig72′
75′
J. McPakeC. McManaman
G. FrancombJ. Payne
78′
87′Kane Hemmings
88′
J. SpearingC. Merrie
Full Time

Match Statistics

1Shots on Goal3
3Shots off Goal5
5Total Shots11
1Blocked Shots3
3Shots insidebox5
2Shots outsidebox6
12Fouls19
3Corner Kicks5
1Offsides1
52%Ball Possession48%
1Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves1
365Total passes336
199Passes accurate182
55%Passes %54%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Crawley Town is —, compared to 6.83 for Tranmere. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Crawley Town's highest-rated starter is —, while Tranmere's best-rated player is L. O'Connor (6.83).

Defensive Solidity

Crawley Town deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Tranmere'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

Crawley Town field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Tranmere's 4 rated 6.83. 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 3 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.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Crawley Town and 70% for Tranmere. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Crawley Town's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 1 for Tranmere. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Crawley Town's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Tranmere average 25.0 (youngest: L. O'Connor (25), oldest: L. O'Connor (25)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Crawley Town's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 11 for Tranmere. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Crawley Town3-4-34-4-2Tranmere
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Morris5Craig37Lynch4Francomb19Tunnicl.25Tsaroul.20Matthews8Powell2Davies9Nichols14Tilley25Doohan26Clarke22O'Connor2Dacres-.3MacDona.8Spearing17Foley7Morris10Hemmings21McPake12Jolley

Substitutes

Coach: J. Yems

Substitutes

Coach: M. Mellon

Crawley TownPosition StrengthTranmere
Avg Rating
6.83
Midfielder (4 v 4)6.83
0G 0A0G 0A
Crawley Town3-4-3
1GoalkeeperG. Morris
5DefenderT. Craig
37DefenderJ. Lynch
19DefenderJ. Tunnicliffe
4MidfielderG. Francomb
25MidfielderN. Tsaroulla
8MidfielderJ. Powell
2MidfielderA. Davies
20ForwardS. Matthews
9ForwardT. Nichols
14ForwardJ. Tilley
Tranmere4-4-2
25GoalkeeperR. Doohan
26DefenderP. Clarke
2DefenderJ. Dacres-Cogley
3DefenderC. MacDonald
17DefenderS. Foley
22MidfielderL. O'Connor6.8
8MidfielderJ. Spearing
7MidfielderK. Morris
21MidfielderJ. McPake
10ForwardK. Hemmings
12ForwardC. Jolley

Match Summary

Tranmere defeated Crawley Town 1:0. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by J. Spearing 65′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Crawley Town had 52% possession while Tranmere held 48%. Crawley Town had 5 shots (1 on target) compared to 11 (3 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
7
wins
Drawn
1
Tranmere
8
wins
Total goals
53 · 3.3/match
Both scored
8/16 · 50%
Over 2.5
9/16 · 56%

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 (34%) — the odds may underestimate Crawley Town.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.7%

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 35.2%Draw 30.2%Away 40.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.803.202.47
Max2.873.472.50
Over 2.5: 44.4%Under 2.5: 62.1%
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 market33.6%27.6%38.8%
Public market33.0%29.1%37.9%
Δ0.6%1.5%0.9%

Crawley Town vs Tranmere — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Tranmere
Result vs. Market: Tranmere (40%)

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:00Tranmere
5Shots11
1Shots 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: 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