Crewe - Aston Villa U21
Match preview
Crewe take on Aston Villa U21 in EFL Trophy at Alexandra Stadium on 22 September 2026. Crewe arrive on the back of 3 straight wins.
The most recent match for Crewe was a 1-0 win over Northampton, after a 1-0 win over Crawley Town before that.
The most recent match for Aston Villa U21 was a 2-3 defeat against Wigan, after a 2-1 win over Tamworth before that.
Our algorithm predicts Crewe to win, with a probability of 47%. The full split: Crewe 47%, draw 25%, Aston Villa U21 28%.
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Possible line-up
This possible line-up is based on both teams' past line-ups, especially the most recent one. The actual line-up may differ and will be shown here as soon as it is announced.
Crewe — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Aston Villa U21 — Formation: 3-4-3 
Crewe — Formation: 4-2-3-1
Aston Villa U21 — Formation: 3-4-3