Crewe will aim to extend their unbeaten start to 2023-24 when they host Walsall at Mornflake Stadium on Saturday (3pm).
Lee Bell’s side picked up their first three points in midweek and are now nine games without loss at home stretching back to March.
The Opposition
Walsall has lost two games and won one so far. The two losses came on their travels when they faced newcomers Wrexham and Morecambe.
Walsall’s only win this season came against Stockport County winning 2-1 at the Poundland Bescot Stadium.
The Gaffer
Matt Sadler, who played 99 games for the Sadlers, took over in April 2023 after the Sadlers sacked Michael Flynn.
It is the former defender's first job as boss and so far he has preferred operating with a back three.
Fighting Talk
Ryan Dicker (Alex Assistant): “Walsall are a good footballing team, and we expect a tough test. They play with two up front and won't be afraid to put balls into the box, we have to do our homework and take control of the game as much as possible.”
Mat Sadler: "Crewe are a good team with some good players. They’ve got a really good manager at the helm who knows the football club and he’s brought a few players in to address where he needed to strengthen. It’s no surprise to me that they’ve started the season well."
Team News
Charlie Finney will miss out on Saturday but is close to coming back from injury. Charlie Colkett is still suffering from his hamstring injury sustained from Barnsley in pre-season and Conor Thomas is likely to miss out with a calf issue.
There are no fresh injury concerns for Walsall. Tom Knowles and Priestley Farquharson are 'a couple of weeks away' while Brandon Comley, Jack Earing and Rollin Menayese are longer-term absentees.
Head-to-Head
Crewe have won 31 of the 71 fixtures played between the two sides - and lost just one of the last 18. Walsall have won 25 and 20 games have ended in a draw.
The Officials
Sam Allison is the referee for Saturday's match. The assistant referees are Andrew Dallison and Daniel Woodward, while Matt Corlett is the fourth official.
Elsewhere in League Two
Accrington v Harrogate Town; Colchester v MK Dons; Crawley v Gillingham; Doncaster v Notts County; Forest Green v Newport County; Grimsby v Mansfield; Morecambe v Bradford; Stockport County v Barrow; Sutton v AFC Wimbledon; Tranmere Rovers v Salford City; Wrexham v Swindon.
How To Find Us
For details of how to get to Mornflake Stadium via rail or road, click HERE.
Ticket Details
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Ticket Details 2023-24 League Match Ticket Prices (Member rate in brackets) |
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Boughey Stand |
KPI Recruiting Stand |
Andrew Connolly Financial Planning Stand |
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Adult |
£27 (£23) |
£25 (£21.50) |
£25 (£21.50) |
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Senior (65+) |
£21 (£18) |
£19.50 (£16.50) |
£19.50 (£16.50) |
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17-19 Years |
£21 (£18) |
£19.50 (£16.50) |
£19.50 (£16.50) |
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Student** |
(£13.50) |
(£13.50) |
(£13.50) |
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12-16 Years |
£13 (£11) |
£11 (£9.50) |
£11 (£9.50) |
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11 and Under |
£7.50 (£6) |
£6.50 (£5.50) |
£6.50 (£5.50) |
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Disabled |
£21 (£18) |
£19.50 (£16.50) |
£19.50 (£16.50) |
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Family Ticket* |
N/A |
N/A |
£25.00* |
* Family Ticket is for 1 adult & 1 under-11 in the Family Stand.
** Student must be aged 21 or under and provide valid student ID.
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