There should be a significant difference in quality between these teams based on table positions so far, with Crewe Alexandra leading Carlisle United by 16 points.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Crewe Alexandra and Carlisle United.
Crewe Alexandra form and stats
Overall League Two stats at home this season for Crewe Alexandra are 6-3-3 (wins-draw-losses).
The Crewe Alexandra supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Scunthorpe United in League Two and win 3-1. Prior to that, an away loss at Salford City.
Crewe Alexandra are traveling soon after this match as the League Two match at Exeter City awaits in three days.
A decent goal production from Crewe Alexandra in their home games so far, with 22 goals from 12 league matches. 13 goals have been conceded.
Carlisle United form and stats
There's been little loot from Carlisle United's travels as they have only collected 11 points from 12 away games in the League Two. Carlisle United only have 3 wins to counter their 7 defeats and 2 draws.
It's the second away game in a row for Carlisle United, but there's smiles all around after the 2-1 victory versus Walsall (placed 16th) in the League Two last time out. Ahead of that game was the 0-0 draw at home against Bradford City.
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Newport County in just three days.
Carlisle United have scored 12 goals on their travels this season, from 12 away games in the league. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Carlisle United have conceded 21 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
Crewe Alexandra and Carlisle United have met before this season: Carlisle United - Crewe Alexandra 2-4. Head-2-head stats last ten meetings: 4 - 1 - 5 (Crewe Alexandra wins - draws - Carlisle United wins). As for goals, 5 matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), 5 had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  C. Porter 8 goals |  C. Kirk 5 goals |  T. Lowery 5 goals |
Crewe Alexandra missing players
Carlisle United missing players
| Crewe Alexandra | Carlisle United | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 23 | 12 | 2 | Played | P | 5 | 12 | 24 |
| 12 | 6 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 2 | 7 |
| 6 | 3 | 0 | Lost | L | 5 | 7 | 11 |
| 42 | 22 | 6 | Scored | S | 3 | 12 | 22 |
| 28 | 13 | 1 | Conceded | C | 13 | 21 | 36 |
| 91% | 92% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 83% |
| 78% | 75% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 83% | 71% |
| 61% | 58% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 60% | 50% | 46% |
| 39% | 42% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 40% | 25% | 25% |
| 26% | 25% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 20% | 17% | 12% |
| 65% | 58% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 40% | 58% | 50% |
| 22% | 25% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 8% | 25% |
| 22% | 25% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 60% | 33% | 42% |
| 7.6 | 8.2 | 11.5 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 3.6 | 3.2 | 4.2 |
| 4.7 | 4.5 | 2 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 5.6 | 6.8 | 5.9 |
| 1.2 | 1.2 | 0 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 346 | 189 | 51 | Total Shots | T S | 54 | 136 | 289 |
| 128 | 67 | 15 | Shots on Target | S O | 17 | 48 | 86 |
| 33% | 33% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 18% | 25% | 26% |
- Carlisle United have conceded at least twice as many corners as they have won away.
- Carlisle United have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Carlisle United have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Carlisle United haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Crewe Alexandra has the fewest matches under the total-line (9)
- Crewe Alexandra has the most points from losing position (17)
- Crewe Alexandra has the most scored goals in the second half (25)
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Swindon Town | 24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 43 | 26 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 15 | 17 | 46 |
| 2 | Exeter City | 24 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 34 | 27 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 44 |
| 3 | Crewe Alexandra | 23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 42 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 41 |
| 4 | Bradford City | 23 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 30 | 19 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 40 |
| 5 | Forest Green Rovers | 24 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 40 |
| 6 | Colchester United | 23 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 34 | 22 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 38 |
| 7 | Plymouth Argyle | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 33 | 23 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 23 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 38 |
| 8 | Cheltenham Town | 23 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 34 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 37 |
| 9 | Northampton Town | 24 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 33 | 28 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 19 | 5 | 36 |
| 10 | Port Vale | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 30 | 29 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 20 | 1 | 34 |
| 11 | Salford City | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 31 | 33 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 19 | 19 | -2 | 32 |
| 12 | Cambridge United | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 28 | 27 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 1 | 31 |
| 13 | Newport County | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 29 |
| 14 | Scunthorpe United | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 31 | 33 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 19 | -2 | 28 |
| 15 | Crawley Town | 24 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 31 | 34 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 20 | -3 | 27 |
| 16 | Walsall | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 22 | 32 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 16 | -10 | 27 |
| 17 | Leyton Orient | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 32 | 41 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 22 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 19 | -9 | 26 |
| 18 | Oldham Athletic | 23 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 25 | 35 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 19 | -10 | 26 |
| 19 | Carlisle United | 24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 22 | 36 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 21 | -14 | 25 |
| 20 | Mansfield Town | 24 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 30 | 35 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 22 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 13 | -5 | 24 |
| 21 | Grimsby Town | 22 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 22 | 28 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 11 | -6 | 23 |
| 22 | Macclesfield Town | 22 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 20 | 24 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 17 | -4 | 19 |
| 23 | Morecambe | 24 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 43 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 25 | -23 | 18 |
| 24 | Stevenage | 23 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 29 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 14 | -14 | 17 |