Barnsley came from behind to beat Crewe Alexandra 3-2 in the EFL Cup second round. Adrien Thibaut put Crewe ahead after 21 minutes, but Barnsley replied with three goals in nine minutes before half-time. Joel Ewusi's 89th-minute strike made for a tense finish.
7.7Reyes ClearyBarnsley · Midfielder1 goal · 2 shots · 1 key passBarnsley 3:2 Crewe Alexandra — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half3 - 1
- 23(Foul)
- 29
- 31
- 38
Second half0 - 1
- 52P. Mlynarski
- 67L. Alker
- 67N. Philip Town
- 80N. Saunders
- 85T. Dunne
- 86J. Ewusi
- 89Nucci(Dissent)
- 89J. Ewusi
Live Prediction
Barnsley to winWon2.75
CheckLive AI™ · Full-timeBETA
FT3–2B
−5.4Slight edge
C
Barnsley to win
WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra?
Barnsley 3-2 Crewe Alexandra (EFL Cup, Round 2).
Who scored?
Adrien Thibaut (21', assist Charlie McNeill) for Crewe Alexandra; Reyes Cleary (29') for Barnsley; Tyrese Noslin (31') for Barnsley; Corey O'Keeffe (38') for Barnsley; Joel Ewusi (89', assist Lewis Billington) for Crewe Alexandra.
Was Barnsley's win deserved?
It was close — an evenly matched game.
Were there any cards in Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra?
Yellow cards: Jonathan Bland (Barnsley); Rogan Ravenhill (Barnsley).
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Head to Head meetings
Barnsley – Crewe Alexandra
Barnsley
Crewe Alexandra
- 3
Victories
- 1
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  3 | 0  |
Scored goals | 8 | 3 |
Average per game | 2 | 0.75 |
The biggest victory | 3-0 | 0 |
Barnsley
Crewe Alexandra
Best statistical picks
Barnsley – Crewe Alexandra
Recent form favours Crewe Alexandra to win
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
X2 hasn't lost in 3 of the last matches
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Under 2.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 10.5
AICheckLive AI Bot
Model verdict, form, head-to-head and live pressure for this match. Ask anything in Telegram.
Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.61 | 4.00 | 4.50 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — Crewe Alexandra
Crewe Alexandra are the stronger side on current form and composure, and CheckLive's read gives them a narrow edge at Oakwell. Barnsley are unbeaten in three home meetings with the Railwaymen, so this EFL Cup tie stays closer than the quality gap suggests.
Under 2.52.30
Medium confidence59%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
37.2
51.2
CheckSkill
51.7
55.2
CheckMental
29
58.4
CheckLive total42.1 vs 54.4+12.3
More match signals
Away win — Crewe Alexandra70%4.50
Crewe Alexandra (DNB)69%3.50
Crewe Alexandra (−1)50%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Barnsley and Crewe Alexandra?
Crewe Alexandra carry the edge on recent form and defensive solidity, and CheckLive's read favours them in this EFL Cup tie. Barnsley have never lost a home meeting in this fixture, so the visitors cannot expect an easy night.
Which side has the better recent form?
Both teams arrive in decent form, but Crewe Alexandra hold the edge in CheckLive's read, with steadier displays and a stronger mentality. Barnsley's recent run is solid without matching the visitors' consistency.
Will both teams score at Oakwell?
Crewe Alexandra average just 0.3 goals per away meeting in this fixture, so both teams scoring looks the less likely outcome. The last clash ended 2-1, yet the broader trend stays with unders.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.61 | 4.00 | 4.50 |