Match Report
Crewe Alexandra U21 went into the game 20th in the table on 23 points; Barnsley U21 sat 12th on 37 — a 14-point gap. Barnsley U21's recent output outran their position: 5th on form over five rounds, 12th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.46/2.46 for Crewe Alexandra U21 and 1.82/2.07 for Barnsley U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.94.
Across 6 recorded meetings, Crewe Alexandra U21 have 1 win to Barnsley U21's 4, with 1 draw, at 2.83 goals per meeting. This has been a host's fixture — the home side won 67% of the meetings. Three-plus goals is the norm here, arriving in 67% of the meetings.
Alexandra Stadium, capacity 10,153, hosted the game. Crewe Alexandra U21 led 3-1 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 5-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Crewe Alexandra U21: Shilow Tracey (8'), Luca Moore (37'), Luca Moore (14'), Owen Taylor (53'), Lucas Swann (84') · Barnsley U21: K. Graham (45'), 1 goal with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Crewe Alexandra U21 51% · Barnsley U21 49% · Total shots: 7-13 · On target: 6-6 · Corners: 0-1