- Across all current competitions, York have won seven of their last ten.
- Crawley have failed to win any of their five.
- York have won four of their five home games, conceding only six goals.
York are the right bet at odds-on, but Crawley can keep it close
York City FC come into Monday's EFL Cup 2026-2027 clash as the clear favourite at 16/25, ahead of Crawley Town at 73/20, with the draw at 14/5.
The hosts have had a mixed week after recording a 1-1 draw away to Rochdale in the National League, before being trounced 1-5 by Championship Sunderland in a friendly at home. Both results were expected, but the latter is bound to have the more lasting effects on the players, so this game will be a test of their character.
Scott Lindsey's first game in the dugout is a good test, given it comes against his former club, and there is a little bit of a revenge subplot to spice up what was already a highly anticipated cup clash. Across all competitions, York have won three and drawn one of their previous five, with a defeat thrown in to show their vulnerability, but the overall form is still strong.
Crawley's shape is compact, pragmatic and based on keeping things narrow in the centre of the park, absorbing pressure and hitting on the break. Colin Kazim-Richards' team have been organised and results-driven since he took over as coach, and he'll be hoping this doesn't turn into a control versus counter match, which would suit York best.
Crawley have won one, drawn two and lost two of their past five away matches in all competitions, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.40. Crawley's last three results across all comps were all frustrating affairs, with 0-0 at home to Shrewsbury, 0-3 away to Accrington Stanley and 0-0 at home to Salford.
York’s momentum is greater, but Crawley’s blocks can keep it tight
We'll side with the hosts to continue their momentum with a win. The Over 2.5 option at 73/100 and BTTS at 67/100 are available, but the markets do seem to lean towards goals in this cup tie, and a York win with both teams to score looks a lively alternative play if things open up.
