Blackpool host Crewe Alexandra at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool, Lancashire on Tuesday, Oct 6 at 8:00 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 3 points in the EFL Trophy North – Group B, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Blackpool come into this fixture in mixed form (0W 0D 1L). Crewe Alexandra, meanwhile, arrive in mixed form (1W 0D 0L) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Blackpool head into this on the back of a defeat, while Crewe Alexandra arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

History strongly favours Blackpool here — they've won 6 of 10 previous meetings against Crewe Alexandra, with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in Blackpool won 4–1. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.0 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Blackpool a slight edge, but Crewe Alexandra are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.