Northampton Town will face Crewe Alexandra in a Sky Bet League Two match this weekend. The game will be played at Crewe's home ground, with both sides looking to improve on recent form.
Head-to-Head
Crewe Alexandra have lost just two of their last 14 home Football League games against Northampton Town, winning seven and drawing five. In those matches Crewe have failed to score in only one game. Northampton Town, meanwhile, have lost just two of their last ten league games against Crewe, winning five and drawing three. The two clubs have also met twice when both were in the same division, with Northampton winning one and drawing the other in the 2022-23 season.
Recent Form
After a 1-0 win over Crawley on MD1, Crewe will be looking to win each of their opening two games of an EFL season while keeping a clean sheet in both for the first time in club history. Northampton have lost each of their last three opening away games of a league campaign, their longest such losing run since a four-match stint between 2007 and 2010.
Key Statistics
- Crewe have won seven of the last 14 home encounters with Northampton.
- Northampton have won five of the last ten league meetings with Crewe.
- Crewe have only failed to score once in those 14 home games.
- Northampton have lost three opening away games in a row.
Both teams will be eager to break these patterns. Northampton will aim to end their recent away losing streak, while Crewe will try to start the season with a clean-sheet double. The match promises to be a tactical battle, with Crewe’s recent defensive solidity tested by Northampton’s determined attack.
The fixture is part of the weekend’s Sky Bet League Two schedule and will be a key early test for both clubs as they look to set the tone for the rest of the campaign.
