Walsall v Crewe result
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Walsall 2–0 Crewe — Walsall won this League Two match.
The result
Walsall beat Crewe 2–0 at Poundland Bescot Stadium in League Two on Tuesday 26 December. Crewe are winless in their last six matches in all competitions.
The goals
Walsall led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Walsall: Frederick Draper (33’, assisted by Ryan Stirk) and Oisin McEntee (61’, assisted by Ryan Stirk).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Walsall 0.00, Crewe 0.00, from 15 shots to 15 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
S. Jackson showed six yellow cards — against 4.2 yellows a game across the last 5 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Walsall: Isaac Hutchinson (8’); Crewe: Joe White (39’), C. O'Riordan (54’), C. Long (71’), A. Rowe (90+1’) and R. Cooney (90+3’).
What it changes
Walsall have scored in five consecutive matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Ryan Stirk (Walsall) 7.1, Priestley Farquharson (Walsall) 7.0 and Oisin McEntee (Walsall) 6.6 led the match.
Next up
Walsall next host Oldham on 20 October 2026.
Crewe next travel to Exeter City on 20 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Walsall: Walsall v Oldham, Tuesday 20 October — the preview. Next for Crewe: Exeter City v Crewe, Tuesday 20 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Walsall 2–0 Crewe · League Two
- Venue: Poundland Bescot Stadium · Walsall, West Midlands
- Referee: S. Jackson
- Head-to-head (last 5): Walsall 0 · draws 2 · Crewe 3 · 2 goals/game
- Recent form: Walsall 3W 1D 1L · Crewe 0W 2D 3L
Walsall 2–0 Crewe (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 9 May 2026). See the live track record →
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Match statistics & details
| Walsall | Crewe | |
|---|---|---|
| 42% | Possession | 58% |
| 15 | Shots | 15 |
| 5 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 5 | Shots off target | 6 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 7 | Shots inside the box | 7 |
| 5 | Corners | 4 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 9 | Fouls | 11 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 5 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Saves | 3 |
| 294 | Passes | 419 |
| 69% | Pass accuracy | 76% |
Walsall player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Smith | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| P. Farquharson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.7 |
| D. Daniels | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| T. Knowles | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| B. Comley | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| R. Stirk | 90 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 |
| I. Hutchinson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Y | 7.2 |
| L. Gordon | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| F. Draper | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| O. McEntee | 84 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| J. Matt | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| H. Williams sub | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Earing sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
Crewe player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Booth | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| C. O'Riordan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Y | 7.5 |
| M. Demetriou | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Zac Williams | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 6.9 |
| R. Cooney | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Y | 6.9 |
| R. Adebisi | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Rowe | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | Y | 6.2 |
| S. Tracey | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| C. Baker-Richardson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. White | 89 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | Y | 7.2 |
| L. Billington | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| C. Long sub | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.2 |
| Calum Agius sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
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 Walsall v Crewe — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2023-08-19 Crewe 2–2 Walsall
- 2023-04-15 Crewe 2–0 Walsall
- 2023-02-21 Walsall 0–0 Crewe
- 2020-02-01 Walsall 1–2 Crewe
- 2019-08-17 Crewe 1–0 Walsall
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Walsall and Crewe?
- In their last 5 meetings, Walsall won 0, Crewe won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Walsall and Crewe?
- Recent form — Walsall 3W 1D 1L; Crewe 0W 2D 3L.
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