Bradford City and Crewe Alexandra have established themselves as familiar foes in English football, particularly in League Two. The two clubs have faced each other 24 times since 2003, creating a competitive rivalry with closely matched statistics. Their encounters typically showcase tactical discipline and determination, making their matchups must-watch fixtures for football enthusiasts..
Head-to-head record
Bradford City holds a slight edge in the overall head-to-head record against Crewe Alexandra. The Bantams have secured 10 victories compared to Crewe’s 9 wins, with 5 matches ending in draws. This narrow margin demonstrates the competitive nature of their encounters.
In terms of goal-scoring, Bradford City has been more prolific with 34 goals across all meetings. Crewe Alexandra follows closely with 29 goals to their name. The goal difference of just 5 goals further emphasizes how evenly matched these teams have been over the years.
Recent form and performances
The recent form between these two sides has been intriguing. Bradford City has shown stronger results in their last five encounters, winning 3, drawing 1, and losing 1. Crewe Alexandra, meanwhile, has managed 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss in the same period.
Both teams have demonstrated similar offensive output, averaging 0.8 goals per match in recent games. Defensively, Crewe has been slightly more solid, conceding 0.6 goals per match compared to Bradford’s 1.0 goal conceded per match.
- Bradford City: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss (last five matches)
- Crewe Alexandra: 1 win, 3 draws, 1 loss (last five matches)
- Both teams averaging 0.8 goals scored per match
- Bradford conceding 1.0 goal per match
- Crewe conceding 0.6 goals per match
Memorable encounters
Several matches between Bradford City and Crewe Alexandra stand out in their history. The most recent completed fixture on December 7, 2024, ended in a 1-1 draw, showcasing the competitive balance between the sides. Earlier thait year, on January 1, 2024, Crewe secured a narrow 1-0 victory.
Bradford City claimed their own 1-0 win on August 26, 2023. Perhaps one of the more exciting encounters came on May 3, 2023, when Crewe Alexandra emerged victorious in a five-goal thriller, winning 3-2.
Going further back, the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy match on January 15, 2013, saw Crewe Alexandra dominate with a 4-1 win. Another memorable fixture occurred in League One on February 8, 2014, which ended in an entertaining 3-3 draw.
Looking ahead to their next clash
The upcoming fixture between Bradford City and Crewe Alexandra is scheduled for April 5, 2025. Based on their Asian Handicap performance, Crewe Alexandra might enter as favorites with an impressive 80% win rate compared to Bradford City’s 20% in their last five matches.
The total goals statistics suggest we might be in for a low-scoring affair. Bradford City has only had 20% of their recent matches go over the total goals line, while Crewe Alexandra stands at 0%, indicating their matches have consistently stayed under the predicted goal totals.
As both teams contineu their League Two campaigns, this fixture will likely have implications for their respective positions in the table. The closely matched nature of their previous encounters suggests fans can expect another tightly contested battle when they meet again.