Our prediction for this League 2 match:
Northampton Town will be aiming to build on a hard-fought 1-0 win over Mansfield Town when they take on Crewe at Sixfields Stadium on Matchday 37. The Cobblers have been involved in some low-scoring affairs of late, and they are likely to rely on their solid defence in Saturday’s clash. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be experienced forward Sam Hoskins, who has found his goal-scoring touch of late, while both Sowerby and Eppiah are major doubts after the duo missed the midweek game with injuries.
The Chairboys, on the other hand, failed to spoil Stevenage’s party at Broadhwall Way, and seeing that talented midfielder Ryan Finnigan suffered an injury in Tuesday’s encounter, we are tempted to put our money on the promotion-chasing hosts. Earlier this season the two sides played out a 2-2 draw, but we are tempted to put our money on the hosts this time out.
Highlighted Team (Crewe):
Crewe Aleandra are a professional football club that welcome their rivals at Gresty Road. The stadium was built in 1906, and it can hold up to 10,153 spectators. Founded back in 1877, Crewe Alexandra play their home games in red shirts and white shorts, while yellow is the dominant colour of their away kit.
The Railwaymen played their first game against North Staffs in 1877, with the two teams sharing the spoils (1-1) at Alexandra Recreation Ground. Nowadays, Crewe compete in the League 2 where they take on their main rivals Port Vale. In 2014 a match between the two sides resulted in violence and arrests. The likes of Wrexham, Macclesfield Town, Shrewsbury Town, and Stoke City are considered the club’s rivals as well.
In 2013 Crewe Alexandra clinched the Football League Trophy as they defeated Southend United 2-0 in the title game at Wembley Stadium. Goals from Max Clayton and Luke Murphy helped the Railwaymen clinch their first and only Football League Trophy.