Match Report
The table gap was wide: 47 points between Oxford United (8th, 76 pts) and Crewe Alexandra (24th, 29 pts). Crewe Alexandra had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 18th in the league over the last five rounds against 24th overall. In league terms the two rates read 0.8/1.8 for Crewe Alexandra and 1.78/1.28 for Oxford United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.35.
Crewe Alexandra had lost six in a row. The five-game form split read 0/15 points for Crewe Alexandra against 7/15 for Oxford United.
7 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Crewe Alexandra 3, draws 1, Oxford United 3, at 2.71 goals per meeting.
The match was played at Alexandra Stadium (capacity 10,153). Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-1.
Goal scorers
Oxford United: Ciaron Brown (64')
Key stats
Possession: Crewe Alexandra 52% · Oxford United 48% · Total shots: 10-20 · On target: 1-2 · Corners: 4-8