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Sheffield United
James Bucknall
Crewe Alexandra FC
Carl Oakes
League Round 15
Head To Head Results
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON |  | - |  | - |  | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 0 | - | 1 | - | 0 |
| 1 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 2 | - (n) | 1 | | | 0 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 1 | 6 | FA Cup Round 1 Replay | | 2 | - | 3 | | | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
| 1 | 16 | Division C | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 1 | 35 | Division C | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 2 | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 8 | 20 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 2 | | | 2 | - | 2 | - | 2 |
| 8 | 39 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 3 | - | 2 | - | 2 |
| 11 | 8 | 1st Division | | 5 | - | 1 | | | 3 | - | 2 | - | 3 |
| 11 | 26 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 3 | - | 2 | - | 4 |
| 12 | 11 | FA Shield Round 1 | | 0③ | - | 0② | | /
| 3 | - | 3 | - | 4 |
| 13 | 9 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 4 | - | 3 | - | 4 |
| 13 | 29 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 2 | | | 5 | - | 3 | - | 4 |
| 14 | 16 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 5 | - | 4 | - | 4 |
| 14 | 35 | 1st Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 5 | - | 5 | - | 4 |
| 15 | 16 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 5 | - | 5 | - | 5 |
| 15 | 35 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 5 | | | 6 | - | 5 | - | 5 |
| 16 | 2 | AP Cup Group (1) | | 1 | - (n) | 0 | | | 7 | - | 5 | - | 5 |
| 17 | 9 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 8 | - | 5 | - | 5 |
| 17 | 29 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 1 | | | 8 | - | 5 | - | 6 |
| 21 | 13 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 3 | | | 9 | - | 5 | - | 6 |
| 21 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 10 | - | 5 | - | 6 |
| 22 | 9 | 2nd Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 5 | - | 6 |
| 22 | 29 | 2nd Division | | 5 | - | 3 | | | 11 | - | 5 | - | 7 |
| 23 | 12 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 6 | - | 7 |
| 23 | 30 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 11 | - | 6 | - | 8 |
| 25 | 20 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 7 | - | 8 |
| 25 | 39 | 3rd Division | | 5 | - | 1 | | | 11 | - | 7 | - | 9 |
| 26 | 5 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 11 | - | 7 | - | 10 |
| 26 | 25 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 11 | - | 7 | - | 11 |
| 30 | 16 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 12 | - | 7 | - | 11 |
| 30 | 35 | 3rd Division | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 12 | - | 7 | - | 12 |
| 32 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 4 | - | 2 | | | 13 | - | 7 | - | 12 |
| 32 | 16 | 3rd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 14 | - | 7 | - | 12 |
| 32 | 35 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 15 | - | 7 | - | 12 |
| 34 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 15 | - | 8 | - | 12 |
| 34 | 38 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 0 | | | 16 | - | 8 | - | 12 |
| 36 | 37 | YOUTH CUP SEMIFINALS | | 1 | - (n) | 2 | | | 17 | - | 8 | - | 12 |
| 39 | 9 | 3rd Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 18 | - | 8 | - | 12 |
| 39 | 29 | 3rd Division | | 0 | - | 2 | | | 19 | - | 8 | - | 12 |
| 41 | 15 | AP Cup Round 2 | | 1 | - | 0 | | | 20 | - | 8 | - | 12 |
| 42 | 5 | 1st Division | | 0 | - | 1 | | | 20 | - | 8 | - | 13 |
| 42 | 25 | 1st Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 20 | - | 8 | - | 14 |
| 43 | 11 | FA Shield Round 1 | | 0④ | - | 0② | | /
| 20 | - | 9 | - | 14 |
| 44 | 17 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 20 | - | 10 | - | 14 |
| 44 | 38 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 20 | - | 11 | - | 14 |
| 46 | 20 | 2nd Division | | 2 | - | 0 | | | 21 | - | 11 | - | 14 |
| 46 | 39 | 2nd Division | | 3 | - | 1 | | | 21 | - | 11 | - | 15 |
| 48 | 9 | 3rd Division | | 3 | - | 3 | | | 21 | - | 12 | - | 15 |
| 48 | 20 | 3rd Division | | 3 | - | 2 | | | 21 | - | 12 | - | 16 |
| 50 | 1 | FA Cup Round 1 | | 2 | - | 3 | | | 22 | - | 12 | - | 16 |
| 51 | 4 | 2nd Division | | 1 | - | 1 | | | 22 | - | 13 | - | 16 |
| 51 | 26 | 2nd Division | | 4 | - | 0 | | | 23 | - | 13 | - | 16 |
| 52 | 7 | AP Cup Group (3) | | 0 | - (n) | 0 | | | 23 | - | 14 | - | 16 |
| 52 | 21 | 2nd Division | | 0 | - | 0 | | | 23 | - | 15 | - | 16 |
| 52 | 34 | 2nd Division | | 4 | - | 1 | | | 24 | - | 15 | - | 16 |
| S | M | COMPETITION | HOME | AWAY | WON | | - | | - | | |||
Olmec Head Preview
League• Sheffield United placed 5th in the 2nd division in season 51.
• Crewe Alexandra FC placed 7th in the 2nd division in season 51.
Sheffield United
• Raichi Nakamura (I/14 Sw) is out with a head injury suffered in match 29 against Cardiff City FC.
Crewe Alexandra FC
• Crewe Alexandra FC are free of injuries entering today's match.
• Clement Harouna (APP/9 Mf) is out due to discipline after being sent off in match 29 against Derby County.
Head To Head Meetings
• Sheffield United and Crewe Alexandra FC have met 54 times with 43 of those occurring in the League.
• Sheffield United have won 23, lost 16 and drawn 15 of 54 matches against Crewe Alexandra FC.
• Sheffield United has a 2 game winless streak against the Railwaymen.
• Crewe Alexandra FC haven't won a league match at Bramall Lane since season 42.
MATCHUP
PUNDIT CORNER
| Sheffield United | Position | Crewe Alexandra FC |
| 17 ✓ | Goalkeeper | 12 |
| 9 | Sweeper | ✓ 15 |
| 42 | Defenders | ✓ 46 |
| 40 ✓ | Midfielders | 32 |
| 56 | Forwards | ✓ 59 |
| 14 | Est. Attacks | ✓ 17 |
🅾 PREDICTION: SHU 1 – 1 CRE (Draw)
🏠 Home: Sheffield United (+9 🏭 Groundsman) — DF:0 MF:1 FW:8
⚔️ KEY BATTLE: The forward line is the decisive battleground — Crewe Alexandra (59) narrowly edge Sheffield United (56) in attack, giving the visitors a slim but meaningful offensive advantage.
⭐ ONES TO WATCH: Samuel Agbo (FW, TL:19) — SHU | Magnus Waering (DF, TL:17) — CRE
🎯 VERDICT: This match ends level at 1-1, as the predicted score suggests a closely contested affair. Sheffield United's home advantage (+9) and a strong forward showing from Samuel Agbo help offset Crewe's slightly superior attacking numbers and greater estimated attack count of 17. Agbo is the key figure for the hosts, and his TL:19 rating makes him the most dangerous individual on the pitch — capable of producing that crucial equaliser when Sheffield need it most.
RAY'S TAKE
SHU 1 - 1 CRE
Crewe are coming to Bramall Lane with more attacking threat than Sheffield United's fans will want to admit — Olivier Havet looks dangerous up front and their wide areas could cause real problems. Sheffield United's home advantage counts for something but their midfield needs to win that battle or they'll be chasing shadows all afternoon. A draw feels right but don't be surprised if United nick it late — Agbo's the lad to watch.
MARCUS'S TAKE
SHU 1 - 1 CRE
Crewe arrive at Bramall Lane with more attacking intent than Sheffield United deserve to face, and Olivier Havet in particular looks like he could exploit whatever Ivan Rakitic leaves behind him defensively. The home groundsman has done his work in the forward channels — that +9 advantage is real, and it's the only reason Sheffield United avoid something more embarrassing tonight.
