vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Blackpool are going through a difficult spell: four defeats and one draw in their last five games. The last round ended in a 2-3 defeat away to Wigan, preceded by another defeat, 2-4 to Plymouth; before that a 2-2 draw with Bromley and, further back, two defeats, 1-3 away to Reading and 1-2 away to Barnsley. Crewe are unbeaten in five rounds: one win and four draws. Their most recent game was a 4-1 win over Aston Villa U21, preceded by a 1-1 draw with Shrewsbury; before that another 1-1 draw away to Colchester, a 1-1 draw with York and, further back, a 2-2 draw with Walsall. In their recent meetings Blackpool have won twice, 4-1 at home and 2-0 away, while the other three matches have all finished level. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.