Bolton Wanderers FC vs Crewe Alexandra FC, FA Cup 2020-21 ROUND 1
Overview
Match Preview
Bolton Wanderers FC vs Crewe Alexandra FC — FA Cup at University of Bolton Stadium.
- Bolton Wanderers FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
- Crewe Alexandra FC 0 games · 0 pts (2025/26)
Match Details
- Referee Rob Lewis
- Referee Graeme Fyvie
- Referee Hristo Karaivanov
- Referee Peter Gibbons
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (3 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Bolton Wanderers FC this season
Bolton Wanderers FC this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Crewe Alexandra FC this season
Crewe Alexandra FC this season
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at University of Bolton Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Bolton Wanderers FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Crewe Alexandra FC backline.
- 10' Ronan Darcy has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' Bolton Wanderers FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 20' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 25' 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.
- 29' Mikael Mandron adds to his 2 season tally! Crewe Alexandra FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 34' It’s high time David Artell made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 37' Magnificent from Nathan Delfouneso! That is 14 goals in 391 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 42' Ryan Wintle has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 96 appearances.
- 47' England international Tom Lowery has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 52' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Bolton Wanderers FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 57' Crewe Alexandra FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 61' The Bolton Wanderers FC bench stirs into life. Ronan Darcy is withdrawn and Shaun Miller gets his opportunity.
- 66' Crewe Alexandra FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 68' The supporters are chanting for Lloyd Isgrove. He replaces Alistair Crawford on 68 minute.
- 70' Sensational shot from Oliver Finney. Crewe Alexandra FC is back in the lead.
- 70' Crewe Alexandra FC ring the changes. Oliver Finney has done his job and it is now time for Callum Ainley to step up.
- 75' Charlie Kirk does the damage! The net is bulging and Crewe Alexandra FC surge ahead!
- 76' Bolton Wanderers FC ring the changes. Tom White has done his job and it is now time for Andrew Tutte to step up.
- 78' A goal from the England international Nathan Delfouneso! He fires home on 78 to make it 2-3!
- 80' Crewe Alexandra FC make a change. Perry Ng trudges off to be replaced by Travis Johnson on 80 minutes.
- 85' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 90' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- It finishes all square. Bolton Wanderers FC and Crewe Alexandra FC share the spoils 2-3.
Lineups
Bolton Wanderers FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Tom White ↓ Andrew Tutte 76'
- 27
- 11
- 7
- 1
- 10
- 6
- 5
- 3
- 30
-
17
Ronan Darcy ↓ Shaun Miller 61'
Bench
-
23
Lloyd Isgrove ↑ 68'
- 15
- 8
- 12
-
20
Shaun Miller ↑ 61'
-
18
Andrew Tutte ↑ 76'
- 16
Coach
Ian Evatt
Crewe Alexandra FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 29
-
7
Daniel Powell ↓ Owen Dale 70'
- 12
-
2
Perry Ng C ↓ Travis Johnson 80'
- 3
- 4
- 10
-
14
Oliver Finney ↓ Callum Ainley 70'
- 8
- 17
Bench
- 15
- 13
- 6
-
11
Callum Ainley ↑ 70'
-
19
Owen Dale ↑ 70'
-
23
Travis Johnson ↑ 80'
- 21
Coach
David Artell
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nathan Delfouneso | 2 |
| Amadou Bakayoko | 2 |
| Mikael Mandron | 1 |
| Charlie Kirk | 1 |
| Oliver Finney | 1 |
| Josh Sheehan | 1 |
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
✓ CorrectActual: Crewe Alexandra FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.