History of the Crewe Alexandra v Walsall fixture
Walsall travel to take on Crewe Alexandra at Gresty Road on Saturday afternoon, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 31 games played, Saddlers have recorded 11 wins, and Crewe Alexandra have come away with 15 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Crewe Alexandra was just over four years ago, in August 2008, the Railwaymen carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League One match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012/2013 | Sat 20 Oct | Walsall | 2 - 2 | Crewe Alex. | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Tue 10 Mar | Walsall | 1 - 1 | Crewe Alex. | League One |
| 2008/2009 | Sat 23 Aug | Crewe Alex. | 2-1 | Walsall | League One |
| 2007/2008 | Mon 24 Mar | Walsall | 1 - 1 | Crewe Alex. | League One |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 08 Dec | Crewe Alex. | 0 - 0 | Walsall | League One |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 07 Feb | Walsall | 1 - 1 | Crewe Alex. | League Division One |
| 2003/2004 | Mon 25 Aug | Crewe Alex. | 1 - 0 | Walsall | League Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Crewe Alexandra have only performed averagely at home, winning 3 and losing 2 of their last six. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
Walsall have an average recent record on the road, remaining unbeaten in the last six, though five of those have been draws. Just 6 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.
Crewe Alexandra see themselves just below half way in the npower League One, showing a record of 61 points from their 45 games played so far,
Walsall lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower League One, picking up 68 from their 45 games so far.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crewe Alexandra | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 6 |
| Walsall | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 8 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
The away form of the Saddlers has not been the best, though the Footymad panel sees them pulling off a narrow win on their visit to Crewe Alexandra. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Crewe Alexandra | 6 games since last home draw. Not drawn a match in their last 6 . |
| Walsall | Previous 4 away games have finished all-square. Not won in previous 4 away matches. Drawn each of the last 3 games. No win in the 3 most recent games. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here