Crewe v Shrewsbury result
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Crewe 3–1 Shrewsbury — Crewe won this League Two match.
The result
Crewe beat Shrewsbury 3–1 in League Two on Saturday 8 November. Shrewsbury have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
It was 1–1 at half-time. The goals — Crewe: Owen Lunt (21’, assisted by C. Finney), T. O'Reilly (56’, assisted by Owen Lunt) and O. Bogle (90’); Shrewsbury: Joshua Ruffels (29’, assisted by Ismeal Kabia).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) agree with the result: Crewe 2.05, Shrewsbury 0.87, from 21 shots to 16 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
Tom Reeves, England showed six yellow cards — against 3.8 yellows a game across the last 11 matches refereed (all competitions). The bookings — Crewe: M. Sanders (90+1’) and O. Bogle (90+4’); Shrewsbury: Sam Stubbs (36’), William Boyle (43’), Luca Hoole (50’) and Thomas Sang (90+1’).
What it changes
Crewe move up from seventh to third (15 league matches played).
Shrewsbury move down from 21st to 22nd (15 league matches played).
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Owen Lunt (Crewe) 8.7, Joshua Ruffels (Shrewsbury) 6.8 and T. O'Reilly (Crewe) 6.5 led the match.
Next up
Crewe next travel to Exeter City on 20 October 2026.
Shrewsbury next travel to Crawley Town on 20 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Crewe: Exeter City v Crewe, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Shrewsbury: Crawley Town v Shrewsbury, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Crewe 3–1 Shrewsbury · League Two
- Referee: Tom Reeves, England
- Head-to-head (last 4): Crewe 2 · draws 2 · Shrewsbury 0 · 2 goals/game
- Recent form: Crewe 2W 0D 3L · Shrewsbury 3W 2D 0L
Crewe 3–1 Shrewsbury (League Two): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 2 November 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Crewe for / against | Line | Shrewsbury for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6 for · 4 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.88 for · 3.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 10.43 for · 11.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.5 for · 9.88 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.29 for · 4 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.5 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12.43 for · 13.14 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 12.88 for · 10.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 0.88 for · 2.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.38 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: Tom Reeves, England.
Crewe
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Moult n 8 | 19.8 | 3.4 | 1.1 | — |
| J. March n 8 | 87.5 | 2.4 | 1.8 | — |
| M. Holíček n 8 | 47.3 | 2.4 | 1.4 | — |
| T. O'Reilly n 8 | 84.6 | 2.1 | 1.3 | G. Lloyd |
| O. Lunt n 8 | 60.8 | 2 | 1.9 | G. Lloyd |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Lankester n 8 | 50.5 | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| J. March n 8 | 87.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| E. Tezgel n 8 | 47.1 | 1.4 | 1 |
| L. Moult n 8 | 19.8 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| M. Sanders n 8 | 90.8 | 1 | 0.6 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| E. Tezgel n 8 | 47.1 | 0.7 | 0 |
| L. Moult n 8 | 19.8 | 0.6 | 0 |
| T. O'Reilly n 8 | 84.6 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| M. Sanders n 8 | 90.8 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| J. March n 8 | 87.5 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| O. Lunt n 8 | 60.8 | 3.1 |
| T. O'Reilly n 8 | 84.6 | 2.8 |
| J. Golding n 8 | 50 | 2.7 |
| C. Finney n 8 | 38.9 | 2.3 |
| L. Billington n 8 | 88.9 | 1.9 |
Shrewsbury
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Aneke n 8 | 14.5 | 3.1 | 0 | — |
| G. Lloyd n 8 | 47.8 | 2.8 | 0.9 | O. Lunt |
| J. Marquis n 8 | 49.8 | 2.5 | 0.9 | — |
| L. Hoole n 8 | 64.9 | 2.3 | 0.5 | — |
| M. Benning n 8 | 66.8 | 2.2 | 1 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Aneke n 8 | 14.5 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| C. Stewart n 8 | 45.4 | 2.5 | 0.7 |
| B. Ihionvien n 8 | 69.8 | 1.9 | 0.6 |
| A. Scully n 8 | 58.3 | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| M. Benning n 8 | 66.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. Aneke n 8 | 14.5 | 0.8 | 0 |
| A. Scully n 8 | 58.3 | 0.6 | 0 |
| S. Clucas n 8 | 80.4 | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| C. Stewart n 8 | 45.4 | 0.5 | 0 |
| M. Benning n 8 | 66.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Hoole n 8 | 64.9 | 4 |
| A. Nsiala n 8 | 57.1 | 2.4 |
| Ismeal Kabia n 8 | 86.9 | 2.3 |
| S. Clucas n 8 | 80.4 | 2.2 |
| T. Perry n 8 | 75.5 | 2.2 |
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Match statistics & details
| Crewe | Shrewsbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 52% | Possession | 48% |
| 2.05 | Expected goals (xG) | 0.87 |
| 21 | Shots | 16 |
| 6 | Shots on target | 2 |
| 10 | Shots off target | 7 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 7 |
| 14 | Shots inside the box | 9 |
| 7 | Corners | 4 |
| 6 | Offsides | 1 |
| 6 | Fouls | 12 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Saves | 3 |
| 337 | Passes | 321 |
| 74% | Pass accuracy | 60% |
Crewe player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Booth | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| L. Billington | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Connolly | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| M. Demetriou | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
| M. Sanders | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | Y | 7.7 |
| C. Thomas | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| O. Lunt | 90 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8.2 |
| E. Tezgel | 90 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Calum Agius | 87 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| T. O'Reilly | 74 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.9 |
| C. Finney | 32 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| R. Hutchinson sub | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| M. Holíček sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| O. Bogle sub | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Y | 7.3 |
Shrewsbury player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Michael Brook | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| L. Hoole | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Y | 5.9 |
| W. Boyle | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.9 |
| T. Sang | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | Y | 6.9 |
| J. Ruffels | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.5 |
| S. Clucas | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.5 |
| G. Lloyd | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5.9 |
| Ismeal Kabia | 78 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| A. Scully | 78 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| S. Stubbs | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 5.9 |
| T. Perry | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| J. Marquis sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| T. Anderson sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| T. McDermott sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. Aneke sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Crewe v Shrewsbury — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2022-01-15 Crewe 0–0 Shrewsbury
- 2021-09-11 Shrewsbury 1–1 Crewe
- 2021-05-09 Crewe 3–2 Shrewsbury
- 2021-02-02 Shrewsbury 0–1 Crewe
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Crewe and Shrewsbury?
- In their last 4 meetings, Crewe won 2, Shrewsbury won 0 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Crewe and Shrewsbury?
- Recent form — Crewe 2W 0D 3L; Shrewsbury 3W 2D 0L.
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