Match Report
29 points separated the sides: Sheffield United U21 2nd on 52, Crewe Alexandra U21 20th on 23. Recent form told a different story for Sheffield United U21: only 17th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd.
Sheffield United U21 came in having won six on the spin, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Crewe Alexandra U21 were winless in 11. Over the last five, Sheffield United U21 had taken 15 of 15 points to Crewe Alexandra U21's 2.
5 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Sheffield United U21 5, draws 0, Crewe Alexandra U21 0, at 6.4 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 40% of the wins in this fixture. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 100% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 80%.
Key stats
Possession: Sheffield United U21 55% · Crewe Alexandra U21 45% · Total shots: 9-14 · On target: 5-6 · Corners: 5-5