OLDHAM ATHLETIC VS CRAWLEY TOWN - ENGLAND: LEAGUE TWO MATCH PREVIEW
ENGLAND: LEAGUE TWO MATCH DETAILS: OLDHAM ATHLETIC VS CRAWLEY TOWN
As Oldham Athletic prepare to host Crawley Town on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00, this ENGLAND: League Two fixture promises an intriguing contest.
OLDHAM ATHLETIC PREVIEW IN ENGLAND: LEAGUE TWO
Oldham Athletic, currently 15th in the standings with 42 points from 31 games, trail the leaders by 23 points. They've earned 22 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
CRAWLEY TOWN PREVIEW IN ENGLAND: LEAGUE TWO
Crawley Town, sitting 21st with 28 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 10 points from 17 games this season.
Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR OLDHAM ATHLETIC VS CRAWLEY TOWN
Recent meetings between Oldham Athletic and Crawley Town have been competitive, ending in a 2-2 draw.
Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.
In their previous league match against Gillingham, Oldham Athletic recorded a 3-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Hudson, Robson, Monthe, Daniels, Caprice, Woods, Pett, Stevens, Kavanagh, Drummond, Fondop. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Crawley Town's last outing came against Chesterfield, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system.
Their starting XI featured Chapman, Richards, Bajrami, Barker, Adeyemo, Ferizaj, Williams, Gordon, Darcy, Orsi, Lolos. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Looking ahead, Oldham Athletic are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Oldham Athletic and Crawley Town 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 AND PREDICTION FOR OLDHAM ATHLETIC VS CRAWLEY TOWN
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Oldham Athletic's fixtures have averaged 2.6 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Crawley Town's games average 1.7 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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