EFL League Two

Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 15:00

Salford City

Team Performance 9 out of 10

Crawley Town

Team Performance 5 out of 10

Salford City vs Crawley Town Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 17/10

The encounter between Salford City and Crawley Town is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 17/10.

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

1st Half Draw

Why we predict the first half to end in a draw

We expect a draw in the first half for the Salford City vs Crawley Town fixture.

Both sides are likely to approach the opening period cautiously, focusing on structure and possession. A balanced first half with limited chances could result in a level score at halftime.

Key Betting Insights

Salford City

Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
5 matches against Crawley Town ended in a draw
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches

Crawley Town

Scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches
5 matches against Salford City ended in a draw
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches

1st Half Draw: 7/4

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £27.50

New customers: Deposit £10+ and place a sports bet within 7 days from registration. Get 4 x £10 Free Bets - 2 x Football Accas (4+) & 2 x Sports Multiples (2+), valid 7 days. Min odds apply. Excludes virtual sports, esports and non-UK/IE horse racing. Opt-in required. 18+. T&Cs Apply. GambleAware.org.

Match Result

1x2 Odds Comparison

1	X	2	Over 2.5	Under 2.5
4/11	4/1	11/2	2/5	13/8
1/3	4/1	6/1	4/9	13/8
3/10	4/1	6/1	1/3	13/8
4/11	7/2	13/2	2/5	8/5

Exclusive Bonus

Bet £10 Get £40

New customers only | T&Cs apply

Salford City Preview

Salford City has completed 10 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 6 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses — an average of 1.9 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 15 goals (1.5 per game) and conceded 10 (1 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Salford City has played 71 matches, scoring 102 goals (1.44 per match) and conceding 86 (1.21 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Salford City

Goals Scored: 102

Goals Conceded: 86

Average Goals Scored: 1.44

Average Goals Conceded: 1.21

Wins: 37

Goal Difference: 16

Date	Game	Result
10/10	Cheltenham Town 0 - 2 Salford City	W
06/10	Accrington Stanley 1 - 1 Salford City	D
03/10	Salford City 1 - 0 Fleetwood Town	W
26/09	Oldham Athletic 1 - 4 Salford City	W
22/09	Salford City 1 - 2 Sheffield Wednesday	L

Salford City to win the match: 4/11

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £13.64

Crawley Town Preview

Across 8 EFL League Two matches, Crawley Town has posted 1 victories, 2 stalemates, and 5 defeats, averaging 0.63 points per fixture. In those games they scored 8 (1 per match) and conceded 15 (1.88 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Crawley Town has earned 12 wins from 63 matches across all competitions, scoring 66 goals (1.05 per match) and conceding 100 (1.59 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Crawley Town

Goals Scored: 66

Goals Conceded: 100

Average Goals Scored: 1.05

Average Goals Conceded: 1.59

Wins: 12

Goal Difference: -34

Date	Game	Result
10/10	Crawley Town 2 - 2 Chesterfield	D
06/10	Crawley Town 4 - 0 Bromley	W
22/09	Milton Keynes Dons 4 - 1 Crawley Town	L
19/09	Grimsby Town 2 - 0 Crawley Town	L
12/09	Crawley Town 1 - 3 Cheltenham Town	L

Crawley Town to win the match: 11/2

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £65.00

Statistical Insights for Salford City vs Crawley 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 Salford City vs Crawley Town fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Salford City

England - EFL League Two

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W D W W L	2
Home	W L W W W	2.4
Away	W D W D L	1.6

Crawley Town

England - EFL League Two

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D W L L L	0.8
Home	D W L L L	0.8
Away	L L L D W	0.8

Favourite

Home Win

4/11

74.07%

Draw

7/2

21.28%

Away Win

11/2

15.38%

Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Salford City

last 5 matches

Crawley Town

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Salford City scored +13% more goals than Crawley Town in the last 5 matches.

Salford City and Crawley Town goals scored count, last 5 matches

Cheltenham Town

Accrington Stanley

Fleetwood Town

Oldham Athletic

Sheffield Wednesday

Chesterfield

Bromley

Milton Keynes Dons

Grimsby Town

Cheltenham Town

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Salford City

last 5 matches

Crawley Town

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Crawley Town conceded +175% more goals than Salford City in the last 5 matches.

Salford City and Crawley Town goals conceded count, last 5 matches

Cheltenham Town

Accrington Stanley

Fleetwood Town

Oldham Athletic

Sheffield Wednesday

Chesterfield

Bromley

Milton Keynes Dons

Grimsby Town

Cheltenham Town

Key metrics

Corners

Salford City

last 5 matches

Crawley Town

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Salford City received +12% more corners than Crawley Town in the last 5 matches.

Salford City and Crawley Town corners count, last 5 matches

Cheltenham Town

Accrington Stanley

Fleetwood Town

Oldham Athletic

Sheffield Wednesday

Chesterfield

Bromley

Milton Keynes Dons

Grimsby Town

Cheltenham Town

Key metrics

Cards

Salford City

last 5 matches

Crawley Town

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Crawley Town received +25% more cards than Salford City in the last 5 matches.

Salford City and Crawley Town cards count, last 5 matches

Cheltenham Town

Accrington Stanley

Fleetwood Town

Oldham Athletic

Sheffield Wednesday

Chesterfield

Bromley

Milton Keynes Dons

Grimsby Town

Cheltenham Town

Published on 14 October 2026, at 01:03 Last updated on 15 October 2026, at 05:24

Dave Kuzio Content Manager

Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.