History of the Sheffield United v Crewe Alexandra fixture
Crewe Alexandra travel to take on Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Tuesday evening, looking to break their duck against the hosts. The Railwaymen have lost on no less than 8 of the 10 visits.
The last time the two teams met at Sheffield United was back in March 2006, over five years ago, when they played out a goalless draw in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005/2006 | Fri 03 Mar | Sheff. Utd. | 0-0 | Crewe Alex. | Championship |
| 2005/2006 | Mon 29 Aug | Crewe Alex. | 1 - 3 | Sheff. Utd. | Championship |
| 2004/2005 | Tue 08 Mar | Sheff. Utd. | 4 - 0 | Crewe Alex. | Championship |
| 2004/2005 | Fri 29 Oct | Crewe Alex. | 2 - 3 | Sheff. Utd. | Championship |
| 2003/2004 | Tue 24 Feb | Crewe Alex. | 0 - 1 | Sheff. Utd. | League Division One |
| 2003/2004 | Tue 04 Nov | Sheff. Utd. | 2 - 0 | Crewe Alex. | League Division One |
| 2001/2002 | Sat 30 Mar | Crewe Alex. | 2 - 2 | Sheff. Utd. | League Division One |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Sheffield United are unbeaten in their last six home games, but have drawn three of them. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the The Blades in those games, with 3 conceded.
Crewe Alexandra have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Railwaymen's have scored 6 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 7.
Sheffield United are holding the final promotion place in the npower League One, and have accumulated 35 points from the 18 games they have played so far.
Crewe Alexandra see themselves just below half way in the npower League One, showing a record of 23 points from their 18 games played so far,
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield United | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 13 |
| Crewe Alexandra | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 12 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Crewe Alexandra have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Sheffield United may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Sheffield United | Won 3 successive home games. 4 games since last home draw. |
| Crewe Alexandra | Last drawn game 7 outings ago. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here