Leone Crowley vs Ashley Carty Prediction 14 September 2026

Leon Crowley heads into the tournament opener with a worrying run of form, having recorded just two wins in his last ten matches. These numbers highlight clear issues with both converting chances and maintaining mental resilience under pressure. Despite this disappointing stretch, Crowley has managed to notch up 11 breaks over 50-including a century (123)-demonstrating his attacking potential, though such flashes have been sporadic at best. His highest break conceded during this period stands at 133, while opponents have racked up two centuries and 22 half-century breaks against him. Most recently, Crowley suffered a comprehensive 0-4 whitewash at the hands of Zak Surety-a concerning sign ahead of the new campaign. At this stage, his lack of consistency is evident: even when producing impressive breaks, Leon struggles to shift the momentum of matches or sustain control over extended frames.

Ashley Carty have claimed victory in four of their last ten matches-a record that hardly signals top form, but still stands out as notably stronger than that of their upcoming opponent. During this stretch, Carty have compiled ten breaks of 50 or more and registered a century, while their rivals have managed sixteen half-centuries and two centuries (with a highest of 115) against them. Carty’s most recent appearance came in the last 32 of the English Championship, where they faced Judd Trump. Although they fell 1-4 to the clear favorite, Carty managed to take a frame off one of the sport’s elite-a testament to their resilience even against higher-ranked opposition. It’s also worth highlighting the balance in Carty’s approach: the number of substantial breaks points to an aggressive playing style, yet not at the expense of defensive solidity.