Get our Accrington vs Crawley prediction, probable lineups, betting tips, and odds ahead of this weekend's English League Two clash at Wham Stadium.
Accrington vs Crawley Match Summary
Competition | English League Two |
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Match Date | Saturday 5 September 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Wham Stadium |
Two sides badly in need of a lift meet when Accrington host Crawley at the Wham Stadium in English League Two. Both have made scratchy starts to the campaign.
Accrington are still chasing a first win, John Doolan's men picking up two draws and three defeats so far. They dug out a point at Grimsby in midweek after trailing 2-0.
Crawley have not fared much better under Colin Kazim-Richards, managing just one win from their opening five outings. They were held by Northampton on Tuesday despite a second-half sending off for their hosts.
There is little between them on recent evidence, and with Accrington leaking goals at one end and creating at the other, this has the makings of an open, messy afternoon.
Accrington vs Crawley Form
Accrington are winless in their last 10 League Two matches, and their defensive record makes grim reading, shipping two or more in every single one of those outings. The flip side is a team that throws punches, with over 2.5 goals landing in eight of their last nine League Two games. Josh Woods, who scored against Grimsby, is the key man in the engine room and has found the net in two of his last three League Two appearances.
Crawley have managed just one win from their opening five outings and sit 17th, better placed than their hosts but still short of momentum. Colin Kazim-Richards' side favour short passing and possession, and Louie Watson is a fixture in their forward line. Malcolm Ebiowei and Kellan Gordon are back available after suspension and could freshen up the starting XI here.
Accrington vs Crawley Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Accrington: I. Sinclair (Injured/out), S. Whalley (Injured/out), T. Moore (Injured/doubtful)
Crawley: V. Mannone (Injured/out), S. Duke-McKenna (Injured/out)
Accrington
Shaun Whalley picked up an injury against Grimsby on Tuesday and misses out, joining Isaac Sinclair on the sidelines while Tom Moore is rated doubtful. Aston Villa loanee Aidan Borland could make the matchday squad for the first time, and Alex Henderson is pushing for a start.
Crawley
Malcolm Ebiowei and Kellan Gordon are both available again after serving suspensions against Northampton, and both could come straight into the starting XI. Vito Mannone remains unavailable, with Sam Duke-McKenna also sidelined through injury.
Accrington vs Crawley Predicted Lineup
Accrington
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: Moulden; Anderson, Rawson, Matthews; Tutonda, Henderson, Coyle, Love; Woods; Caton, Walton
Crawley
Formation: 4-4-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: Izquierdo; Adeyemo, Farquharson, Barker, Gordon; Ebiowei, Arthurs, Krasniqi, Kamara; Aderoju, Watson
Accrington vs Crawley Key Stats & Match Facts
Accrington have failed to win their last 10 matches in League Two.
Accrington have let in two or more goals in each of their last 10 League Two matches.
There have been over 2.5 goals in eight of Accrington's last nine League Two games.
There have been 27+ shots taken in four of Accrington's last four League Two matches.
Jude Arthurs has been carded in three of his last four League Two appearances.
Accrington vs Crawley Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Our Accrington vs Crawley prediction leans towards the hosts edging it in a game with goals in it. Accrington are favoured on home soil and both these sides have leaked, so a 1-1 draw is the projected scoreline with plenty to keep an eye on at both ends.
Best Bets
Accrington to win against Crawley in the Win Market. The numbers make Accrington the favourite here, carrying a 46% win probability that stacks up well against the market. High-tempo home displays, with 27+ shots taken in each of their last four League Two matches, suggest they can force the issue in front of their own fans.
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. A projected total of 2.87 goals and eight of Accrington's last nine League Two games producing three or more back this up. With the hosts running hot on goals, the over looks the standout among the Accrington vs Crawley best bets.
Accrington vs Crawley Bet Builder
Our Accrington vs Crawley bet builder tips pull three legs together: Accrington in the Win Market, Cole Stockton to score anytime and both teams to score in a fixture that promises goals.
Accrington are the favourites at home and rack up the shots, with 27+ taken in each of their last four League Two matches, so the Win Market leg leads the ticket.
Cole Stockton is the focal attacking outlet for the hosts, and a side generating this many efforts should give him the service to find the net.
Both teams to score is well supported by these open games, with 11+ shots on target recorded in three of Accrington's last four League Two matches.
Accrington's record of shipping two or more goals in each of their last 10 League Two outings means Crawley finding the net keeps the both-teams-to-score leg firmly on side.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 11/2 and is as short as 5/1 elsewhere.
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Accrington vs Crawley Talking Points
The big question is whether Accrington's leaky defence can hold up long enough for their attack to do the damage. They have shipped two or more goals in every one of their last 10 League Two matches, yet they keep the scoreboard busy and came back from 2-0 down at Grimsby to salvage a point. For Crawley, Colin Kazim-Richards and assistant Julian Gray will want more control from a possession-based side that has managed just one win in five, with the returns of Malcolm Ebiowei and Kellan Gordon offering a timely lift up front.
Accrington vs Crawley Predictions FAQs
When is the Accrington vs Crawley English League Two game?
The match kicks off at 15:00 UK time on Saturday 5 September 2026.
Where is Accrington vs Crawley being played?
Accrington vs Crawley is being played at Wham Stadium.
What competition is Accrington vs Crawley in?
The fixture is being played in English League Two.
What is the predicted score for Accrington vs Crawley?
The projected scoreline is 1-1, with Accrington favoured at home in what is expected to be a goal-filled fixture.
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