FootyMAD's Crewe Alexandra match preview

Last updated : 28 August 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Crewe Alexandra v Sheffield United fixture

Sheff. Utd. face a trip to Crewe Alexandra at The Alexandra Stadium on Monday afternoon, having the edge over their hosts in previous meetings. The visitors have won 5 of the 10 previous games, with the hosts winning just 4.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in October 2004, with Sheff. Utd. inflicting a narrow 2 - 3 defeat upon the The Railwaymen in a Championship match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Tue 08 MarSheff. Utd.4 - 0Crewe Alex.CHMP
2004/2005Fri 29 OctCrewe Alex.2 - 3Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2003/2004Tue 24 FebCrewe Alex.0 - 1Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2003/2004Tue 04 NovSheff. Utd.2 - 0Crewe Alex.CHMP
2001/2002Sat 30 MarCrewe Alex.2 - 2Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2001/2002Sat 27 OctSheff. Utd.1 - 0Crewe Alex.CHMP
2000/2001Tue 06 MarCrewe Alex.1 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Crewe Alexandra are not in the best of form at home, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats in their last six. The The Railwaymen's have scored 8 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 9.

Sheff. Utd. have an average recent record on the road, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. The Blades's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 10 goals for and 8 against.

Crewe Alex. see themselves just below half way in the Coca Cola Championship, showing a record of 6 points from their 5 games played so far, Sheff. Utd. are leading the way in the Coca Cola Championship, with their 5 games giving them a return of 12 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crewe Alex.61328136
Sheff. Utd.650112615

FootyMad's prediction ...

Its been an indifferent run of form for the Blades of late away from home, but your FootyMad panel sees things improving, starting here at The Alexandra Stadium with Sheff. Utd. coasting to victory. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Crewe Alex. Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 5 most recent games.
Sheff. Utd. 4 games since last away draw.
Won each of the previous 3 matches.
Last drawn game 9 outings ago.