FootyMAD Walsall match preview

Last updated : 24 August 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Crewe Alexandra v Walsall fixture

Crewe prepare to entertain Walsall at The Alexandra Stadium on Monday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. It couldn't be much closer,The Railwaymen having the edge 12 games to 11.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Alexandra Stadium was two seasons ago, in September 2001, the The Railwaymen carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Wed 26 DecWalsall2 - 1CreweLD1
2001/2002Sat 08 SepCrewe2-1WalsallLD1
1999/2000Sat 22 JanCrewe2 - 3WalsallLD1
1999/2000Sat 21 AugWalsall1 - 4CreweLD1
1996/1997Sat 15 FebCrewe1 - 0WalsallLD2
1996/1997Sat 23 NovWalsall1 - 0CreweLD2
1995/1996Tue 12 MarWalsall3 - 2CreweLD2

Recent respective form guides

Crewe Alexandra have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 8 to 6.

Walsall have an average recent record on the road, picking up two good wins, but losing three, from the last six. The Saddlers have conceded 9 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Crewe see themselves just below half way in the Nationwide League Division One, showing a record of 4 points from their 3 games played so far, Walsall's total of 5 points from their 3 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Nationwide League Division One.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Crewe6231549
Walsall63216411

FootyMad's prediction ...

None of the two sides are showing much worthwhile form at present, so the Madmen can look no further than a single point for the The Railwaymen. Score draw

Sequence statistics:
CreweFailed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Walsall6 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 4 outings ago.