EFL League Two

Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 15:00

Crewe Alexandra

Team Performance 5 out of 10

Northampton Town

Team Performance 3 out of 10

Crewe Alexandra vs Northampton Town Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 22/08

The encounter between Crewe Alexandra and Northampton Town is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 22/08.

This EFL League Two fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

Draw

Why we predict a draw

We expect the match between Crewe Alexandra and Northampton Town to end in a draw.

Both teams appear evenly matched, and we expect a balanced contest where neither side fully dominates. A draw looks like a likely outcome after 90 minutes.

Key Betting Insights

Crewe Alexandra

Scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 3 of their last 5 matches
Under 10.5 corners landed in 3 of Crewe Alexandra's last 5 matches

Northampton Town

Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Lost 4 of their last 5 matches
Scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches

Draw: 2/1

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Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
11/10	9/4	2/1	10/11	4/5
23/20	12/5	11/5	10/11	8/11
2/7	7/2	16/1	1/1	5/6
23/20	2/1	9/4	1/1	8/11

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Crewe Alexandra Preview

Crewe Alexandra has completed 1 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 1 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses — an average of 3 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 1 goals (1 per game) and conceded 0 (0 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Crewe Alexandra has played 54 matches, scoring 82 goals (1.52 per match) and conceding 67 (1.24 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Crewe Alexandra

Goals Scored: 82

Goals Conceded: 67

Average Goals Scored: 1.52

Average Goals Conceded: 1.24

Wins: 24

Goal Difference: 15

Date	Game	Result
22/08	Crewe Alexandra 1 - 0 Northampton Town	W
15/08	Crawley Town 0 - 1 Crewe Alexandra	W
08/08	Crewe Alexandra 2 - 1 Accrington Stanley	W
02/05	Crewe Alexandra 0 - 0 Cambridge United	D
25/04	Chesterfield 2 - 0 Crewe Alexandra	L

Crewe Alexandra to win the match: 11/10

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Northampton Town Preview

Across 1 EFL League Two matches, Northampton Town has posted 0 victories, 1 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 1 points per fixture. In those games they scored 0 (0 per match) and conceded 0 (0 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Northampton Town has earned 15 wins from 57 matches across all competitions, scoring 55 goals (0.96 per match) and conceding 85 (1.49 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Northampton Town

Goals Scored: 55

Goals Conceded: 88

Average Goals Scored: 0.95

Average Goals Conceded: 1.52

Wins: 15

Goal Difference: -33

Date	Game	Result
22/08	Crewe Alexandra 1 - 0 Northampton Town	L
18/08	Northampton Town 0 - 3 Brighton U21	L
15/08	Northampton Town 0 - 0 Swindon Town	D
08/08	Leicester 1 - 0 Northampton Town	L
02/05	Northampton Town 2 - 3 Plymouth Argyle	L

Northampton Town to win the match: 2/1

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Statistical Insights for Crewe Alexandra vs Northampton Town

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Crewe Alexandra vs Northampton Town fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Crewe Alexandra

England - EFL League Two

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W W D L L	1.4
Home	W D L W W	2
Away	W L L L W	1.2

Northampton Town

England - EFL League Two

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L L D L L	0.2
Home	L D L L L	0.2
Away	L L L L L	0

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Home Win

11/10

47.62%

Draw

9/4

30.3%

Away Win

11/5

31.75%

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