Crewe vs Tranmere: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Crewe prepare to host Tranmere Rovers on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Crewe, currently 6th in the standings with 53 points from 34 games, trail the leaders by 12 points. They've earned 31 points from 17 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Tranmere Rovers, sitting 17th with 35 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 18 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Crewe and Tranmere Rovers have favored Crewe, with Tranmere Rovers claiming victory in their most recent clash (4-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Swindon Town, Crewe recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Lawlor, Pond, Demetriou, Connolly, Hutchinson, Powell, Holicek, Billington, Agius, O'Reilly, March. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Tranmere Rovers's last outing came against Notts County, where they secured a 0-5 defeat using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Marosi, Smith, Negru, Lowe, Brough, Warrington, Finley, Plant, Patrick, Obiero, Whitaker. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Crewe are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Crewe and Tranmere Rovers are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Crewe's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Tranmere Rovers's games average 2.8 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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