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Bolton Wanderers FC vs Crewe Alexandra FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 1

FA Cup · 2020-21
Bolton Wanderers FC
2 – 3
Full Time
Crewe Alexandra FC
Sat 7 Nov 2020 · 15:00 UTC University of Bolton Stadium HT 45+5' · FT 45+5'

Overview

Match Preview

Bolton Wanderers FC vs Crewe Alexandra FC — FA Cup at University of Bolton Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Rob Lewis
  • Referee Graeme Fyvie
  • Referee Hristo Karaivanov
  • Referee Peter Gibbons

Head-to-Head

2
1
Bolton Wanderers FC 3 games · Avg 2.7 goals Crewe Alexandra FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-11-07 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–3 Crewe Alexandra FC

Recent Form

Bolton Wanderers FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Nov Crewe Alexandra FC H 2–3 L
10 Mar Burton Albion FC A 2–2 D
07 Mar AFC Wimbledon A 0–0 D
29 Feb Accrington Stanley FC H 0–0 D
25 Feb Blackpool FC A 1–2 L
22 Feb Milton Keynes Dons FC A 0–1 L
Crewe Alexandra FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Nov Bolton Wanderers FC A 3–2 W
03 Nov Gillingham FC H 0–1 L
31 Oct Ipswich Town FC A 0–1 L
27 Oct Lincoln City FC H 0–1 L
24 Oct Doncaster Rovers FC A 2–1 W
20 Oct Sunderland AFC A 0–1 L

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Bolton Wanderers FC this season
0% Clean Sheets
Crewe Alexandra FC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Crewe Alexandra FC gets underway.
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' Bolton Wanderers FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 20' Bolton Wanderers FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 29' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Mikael Mandron makes it 0-1.
  • 34' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 37' Goal! Nathan Delfouneso scores his 14 goal in 384 matches.
  • 42' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 47' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Charlie Kirk suffering a number of foals already.
  • 52' It looks surprising Crewe Alexandra FC does not make any changes. Peter Kioso has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 57' Tom White has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 61' Another change for Bolton Wanderers FC made on 61 minute. Ronan Darcy leaves to be changed by Shaun Miller.
  • 66' Over 66 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 68' Alistair Crawford makes way for Lloyd Isgrove at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Bolton Wanderers FC.
  • 70' The England Oliver Finney breaks the deadlock on 70 minutes. 1-2!
  • 70' Oliver Finney makes way for Callum Ainley at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Crewe Alexandra FC.
  • 75' Charlie Kirk doubles the advantage! 1-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 76' Another change for Bolton Wanderers FC made on 76 minute. Tom White leaves to be changed by Andrew Tutte.
  • 78' Nathan Delfouneso doubles the advantage! 2-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 80' Travis Johnson is replacing Perry Ng for the Crewe Alexandra FC side.
  • 85' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 90' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Crewe Alexandra FC that had 96 games and scored 102 goals.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Crewe Alexandra FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ian Evatt

Crewe Alexandra FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach David Artell

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Nathan Delfouneso 2
Amadou Bakayoko 2
Mikael Mandron 1
Charlie Kirk 1
Oliver Finney 1
Josh Sheehan 1

Head to Head

2020-11-07 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–3 Crewe Alexandra FC

Bolton Wanderers FC Form

2020-11-07 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–3 Crewe Alexandra FC L 2020-03-10 Burton Albion FC 2–2 Bolton Wanderers FC D 2020-03-07 AFC Wimbledon 0–0 Bolton Wanderers FC D 2020-02-29 Bolton Wanderers FC 0–0 Accrington Stanley FC D 2020-02-25 Blackpool FC 2–1 Bolton Wanderers FC L 2020-02-22 Milton Keynes Dons FC 1–0 Bolton Wanderers FC L

Crewe Alexandra FC Form

2020-11-07 Bolton Wanderers FC 2–3 Crewe Alexandra FC W 2020-11-03 Crewe Alexandra FC 0–1 Gillingham FC L 2020-10-31 Ipswich Town FC 1–0 Crewe Alexandra FC L 2020-10-27 Crewe Alexandra FC 0–1 Lincoln City FC L 2020-10-24 Doncaster Rovers FC 1–2 Crewe Alexandra FC W 2020-10-20 Sunderland AFC 1–0 Crewe Alexandra FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.46 Bolton Wanderers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66 Crewe Alexandra FC xG
I would bet for: Bolton Wanderers FC or Crewe Alexandra FC 73% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Bolton Wanderers FC34% Draw27% Crewe Alexandra FC39%
Actual: Crewe Alexandra FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.12
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Bolton Wanderers FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Crewe Alexandra FC
66%
Bolton Wanderers FC or Crewe Alexandra FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Bolton Wanderers FC26% Draw43% Crewe Alexandra FC31%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.2%
0 – 0
6.1%
0 – 2
6%
1 – 0
5.7%
1 – 3
4.7%
2 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
3.7%
2 – 3
Actual

Asian Handicap — Bolton Wanderers FC

Handicap Bolton Wanderers FC covers Push Crewe Alexandra FC covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 17% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 19% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 13% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
20% ✓
Crewe Alexandra FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.