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Barnsley 3:2 Crewe Alexandra — Match Report

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Gary RedknappGary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT
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.
Questions & 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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H2H

Head to Head meetings

Barnsley – Crewe Alexandra

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Barnsley

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Crewe Alexandra

  • 3

    Victories

  • 1

    Draws

  • 0

    Victories

Victories

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3

0

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Scored goals

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8

3

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Average per game

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2

0.75

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The biggest victory

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3-0

0

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Form
Barnsley

Barnsley

  • 5Matches
  • 5Goals
  • 1Goal per game
  • 0Wins
  • 0Draws
  • 5Losses
24.10, 14:00

Reading

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Barnsley

20.10, 18:45

Luton Town

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Barnsley

17.10, 14:00

Barnsley

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Cambridge United

10.10, 14:00

Stockport County

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Barnsley

06.10, 18:00

Fleetwood Town

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Barnsley

Crewe Alexandra

Crewe Alexandra

  • 5Matches
  • 9Goals
  • 1.8Goal per game
  • 2Wins
  • 0Draws
  • 3Losses
24.10, 14:00

Chesterfield

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Crewe Alexandra

20.10, 18:45

Exeter City

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Crewe Alexandra

17.10, 14:00

Crewe Alexandra

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Rochdale

10.10, 11:30

Swindon Town

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Crewe Alexandra

06.10, 18:00

Blackpool

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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

Odds
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1.614.004.50